Writing 121 - Cora Agatucci
English Composition [Expository Essay Writing]

	Muller, Gilbert H.  The McGraw-Hill Reader: Issues Across the Disciplines.  8th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2003.  (Available for purchase in COCC Bookstore)
	Three (3) college examination bluebooks.  (Available for purchase in COCC Bookstore)
	Resources to zerox or otherwise duplicate clear readable copies of selected writing assignments
	Ability and/or resources needed to wordprocess or type final drafts of selected graded writing assignments.  If you don’t have a wordprocessor at home, use one of COCC’s computers during open Computer Lab hours in Pioneer Hall and/or COCC Library: Student Computing (General Information & Links) http://www.cocc.edu/plab/ ...Computer Competency Test link doesn't work http://www.cocc.edu/bklett/computer_competency_test.htm COCC & Center Computer Labs: ...Computer Lab Facilities (Bend Campus & COCC Centers): URL: http://www.cocc.edu/plab/Facilities/facilities.htm ...Open Lab Hours (Pioneer Rm. 200 & COCC Library Rm. 118): http://www.cocc.edu/plab/Hours/hours.htm Link does work:  http://www.cocc.edu/plab/Hours/hours.htm ...Instructional Support http://www.cocc.edu/studentlife/sis/default.htm  ...Technology Services http://www.cocc.edu/adminservices/techservices/default.htm

	Hacker, Diana.  A Pocket Style Manual.  3rd ed.  Boston: Bedford-St. Martin's, 2000. (...OR access to a similar handbook, as needed)
	Recently published college dictionary & thesaurus.
	Inexpensive manila folder in which to submit assignments (i.e. preliminary drafts, outlines, final drafts, etc.) prepared on standard sized (8 ½"X 11") paper.
	Electronic Mail: *NEW* COCC Student E-Mail Announcement - Jan. 2003 See also : Student Computer Accounts If you have any questions or need more information, contact Computer Lab Coordinator: ...Telephone:(541) 383-7719 (or ext. 7719) ...E-mail: mmccullough@cocc.edu or ...Stop by the Computer Lab Office: Pioneer 200 - Room 200E
	COCC Writing Lab (drop-in tutoring or online) when you need extra help with writing assignments for this or other classes. Onsite Writing Lab: Students who frequent the Bend campus can visit the onsite Writing Lab, located in the basement of the COCC Library. Writing Lab hours will be announced during Week #2 of the term.  Tutoring is on a drop-in, first come first serve basis. ...Or access the COCC Online Writing Lab (O.W.L.): http://www.cocc.edu/opencampus/students/owl.htm

In order to enroll in WR 121, students must meet at least one of the following course prerequisites:

1.  Achieve an ASSET Writing Placement TEST Score of 43 or higher;
OR
2.  Complete WR .5257, WR 40, or WR 95 with a grade of "C" or higher, or be currently enrolled in good standing (earning a grade of "C" or higher) in WR 40 or WR 95;
OR
3.  Complete equivalent course(s) taken at a previous college with a grade of "C" or higher [coded on SOATEST, and documented with an official transcript from the previous college].

WR 121 Course Prerequisites are meant to ensure that enrolled students are adequately prepared to succeed in this course, by having already acquired these basic college entry-level competencies:

	Ability to follow the conventions of standard written English—that is, to write well-formed sentences with generally correct grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics
	Ability to write paragraphs and short essays that are organized by a single central idea and supported by specific development
	Ability to communicate clearly and coherently in writing to specific audiences
	Ability to think critically, read actively with understanding and analyze  college level texts

Writing 121 is an introductory college-level writing course required by many COCC programs, certificates and associate’s degrees;   WR 121 emphasizes effective college-level critical thinking, reading and writing skills--focusing on writing essays with a thesis, as well as summary and rhetorical analyses of selected readings.    WR 121 implements rhetorical approaches to reading, thinking, and writing as conscious communication acts, providing instruction and practice in effective principles for communicating writers' purposes with their intended readers--skills needed for success in college, as well as civic and professional life.  

COURSE GRADING & LATE WORK POLICIES

25%	Preparation/Participation Credits [PC] - "PC" points awarded based on thoughtful work completion/class participation (e.g. Exercises, copies of Preliminary Drafts, participation in Writer's Workshops, Workshop Reader's Reports on other students' writing).  Late/"Make-Up" of "PC" assignments/activities may be permitted by arrangement with Cora.
15%	Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analyses of selected readings - letter graded.  Revision Option will be offered if turned in on time.  Late Summaries & Rhetorical Analyses will be penalized 1/2 letter grade.
20%	Essay #1 ("Out of Class") - letter graded. Revision Option will be offered if Preliminary & Final Drafts are turned in on time. Late out-of-class Essays will be penalized 1/2 letter grade.
40%	Essays #2, #3, & Final Exam Essay ( timed "In-Class") - scored using Final Exam Essay evaluation criteria, and letter graded: 2 highest grades [ @ 20%] will be computed in determining final course grade, but see also WR 121 Final Exam Essay Policy.   Late/"Make-Up"  not allowed.
Note Well: Passing score/grade on WR 121 Final Exam Essay is required to earn a passing grade in WR 121.  See WR 121 Final Exam Essay Policy. For Cora's sections of WR 121 only:  If your grade on the WR 121 Final Exam Essay is one of your two highest In-Class Essay grades, it will be computed in determining your final course grade.

Plagiarism Policy: Proper citations and documentation of any sources that you quote, paraphrase, and/or summarize in your writing are required whenever you borrow the words, facts, and/or ideas of others.  NOTE WELL that even putting others’ ideas into your own words still means you are borrowing, and you need to give credit where credit is due.

To avoid plagiarism, source(s) must be cited and documented, both:

(a) at the point in your papers where the borrowing occurs (using parenthetical citations for most documentation styles), and

(b) in a list of all sources cited given at the end of your papers.

Quick and acceptable ways of citing your sources, using MLA style,  in written assignments will be discussed further in class and/or in assignment direction handouts. 

Manuscript Form: With the exception of in-class essays, the Final Drafts of letter-graded writing assignments must:

	be typed or word processed using a standard, readable font & point size;
	be double spaced;
	be printed on only one side of standard-sized (8 1/2" X 11") white paper;
	have one-inch margins on all four sides of each printed page;
	avoid plagiarism & cite sources (see above);
	be carefully edited before submission for grading
	be properly identified with standard MLA-style Heading and Running-Page Headers:

MLA-style Heading (see example below), placed on the first page in the upper left-hand corner (please do not prepare a separate title page) - Example:

Janet Mikulski (your name)
Wr 121, Prof. C. Agatucci (identify course & instructor)
Formal Academic Summary (identify assignment)
2 October 2002 (identify date assignment is due)

MLA-style Running Page Header (see example below) placed in the
upper right-hand corner on subsequent pages - Example:

Mikulski  2
(your last name and the page number)