ENC0015

ENC0015: Writing I is the first course in the prep writing sequence. It is an introduction to composition designed to help you gain proficiency in basic writing skills. Upon exiting the course, you will write adequately developed, logically organized, paragraphs and short expository essays. Upon completion of the course, you will be placed in ENC0025: Writing II. In order to exit ENC0025, you must, in addition to completing the required coursework for the class, pass two exit exams: a multiple choice Exit Multiple Choice Sentence Skills Test and a 1.5-hour timed Exit Essay. Course work in ENC0015 will also help prepare you for those exams.
 * Course Description **

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: This is a four credit hour course. Attendance in weekly face-to-face classes is required in order to successfully learn and apply course material. Students are also required to complete an online lab component through Your Writing Class which is available through Florida Online (online.daytonastate.edu). Course content, including the syllabus and lab grades, and Falconmail are also available through Florida Online. Structuring Paragraphs and Essays. By: Franklin A. Parks, James A Levernier, and Ida Masters Hollowell. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2001. ISBN: 9780312195588 [ISBN does not include access to Your Writing Class.]
 * Master Course Outcomes **
 * 1) Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard written English, including grammar, usage and mechanics to write correct and varied sentences and achieve cohesion between sentences.
 * 2) Establish a thesis that addresses the specific task and argument, sustain focus on a specific topic or argument, and maintain a style and tone appropriate to the task, purpose and audience.
 * 3) Convey information clearly and coherently by creating a logical progression of ideas or events.
 * 4) Support and illustrate arguments and explanations with relevant details and examples.
 * 5) Assess the quality of one’s writing and when necessary strengthen it through revision.
 * 6) Use technology as a tool to produce, edit, and distribute writing.
 * Class Format **
 * Required Textbook **

Students must be present, on time, and prepared in order to successfully complete this course. Tardiness is rude and distracting. Chronic tardiness will result in a low participation grade. Absence from two or more classes is considered excessive and may result in the reduction of grade or class failure. Attendance and participation are closely linked.
 * Attendance **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To qualify for ENC0025, students must: attend class regularly, complete your course work, and submit a passing portfolio. Students will also write an in-class essay as a final exam. Students will receive an F in this class for non-attendance or if you fail to develop a Portfolio that receives a passing grade. Students will receive a grade of SP and be given the opportunity to retake ENC0001 if performance indicates that they need more time to develop college writing skills.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grades **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Although it is not necessary to have approval from the instructor to withdraw from the course, you should discuss the situation with the instructor. Many times the issue can be resolved with communication. You should also check with the Financial Aid office to determine how this withdrawal might affect your funding. If the decision has been made to withdraw, you should:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Withdrawal Process **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Go to FalconNet and login
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Go to the Registration and Records Menu
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Go to Class Registration and continue to the next page
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Select the term you are registered for
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Select the class you want to withdraw from and select the Drop button

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If students need academic accommodations, such as private testing, interpreters, note takers, etc., students must give the instructor a current letter from Disables Student Services (DSS) that verifies the need for specific accommodations. See Daytona State Website for student disabilities for more information [] or see Student Handbook (pg. 36).
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students with Disabilities **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Florida Online [|http://online.daytonastate.edu] is where you will find our Florida Online virtual classroom and where you will access your lab work, Your Writing Class. Lab grades will beposted on this site.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Florida Online **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Log into Florida On-Line using your

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">User name = first name_last name (and [if applicable] any numbers after your last name in your Falconet email address).

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Your password is Dsc plus your six-digit date of birth mmddyy (Dsc010190). <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The ASC promotes learning and help students achieve their potential by providing the resources they need to become successful, independent learners. ASC centers are available on all campuses providing academic support such as tutoring, learning sessions, instructor assistance, supplemental instruction and various workshops. For more information please go to[] or email ASC@DaytonaState.edu.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Academic Support Center (ASC) **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**The College Writing Center (CWC)** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The CWC assists students, staff, and faculty to become better writers through face-to-face or virtual consultations (up to 45 minutes) and workshops. As the hub of writing at Daytona State, staff work with all writers at any stage of the writing process—so whether you’re brainstorming ideas for a paper you haven’t started yet, or you’ve revised a letter several times and you want a fresh perspective, you can bring it into the CWC. We recommend scheduling an appointment because we tend to book up quickly; call ( 386.506.3297 ) or visit our website ([|www.daytonastate.edu/cwc]) for more information. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The library offers you many different types of resources to support your research needs (or just your curiosity). These resources include everything from thousands of ebooks to online databases containing millions of full-text newspaper, magazine and scholarly journal. Many of our resources can be accessed from the web 24/7. We also have a staff of very helpful librarians who can guide you to the best resources for whatever projects you are working on. E-mail the librarians, and/or call us at 386-506-3518, or check out our website ([|www.daytonastate.edu/library]) and see what we can do for you.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Daytona State Library Services **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You will need to provide contact information for your students. You may provide personal information (a phone number and an email address) or you can give students the English Department Office number ( 386.506.3630 ) and your Falconmail email address. You will also be given an adjunct mailbox in the mail/copy room. Please remember to check it for important messages from the Department and your students.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Contact Information **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For your convenience, there are two adjunct offices located in Bldg. 540 on the Daytona Campus. The offices are equipped with computers, from which you can print and access the internet. Please see Elizabeth for the code. If you teach on a satellite campus, please ask Elizabeth what amenities are available and where. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Copier The copier is also available in the English Department’s mail/copy room for your use. If you plan to make more than 50 copies, please use the Copy Center.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Adjunct Office **

Master Syllabus
 * Resources**

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