| Term | Definition |
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Required Texts |
The Bedford Handbook and College Writing Skills with Readings |
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Supplies |
Stapler, Dictionary, Thesaurus, Three-Ring Binder, Dividers, Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper, Green Scantrons |
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If you don't purchase the books |
you may receive a failing grade |
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At home assignments |
due at the beginning of the period |
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Cell phones |
out of sight and turned off during classes |
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Plagiarized work |
will receive an F |
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All writings will be graded |
using the English Department's Rating Criteria |
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English Department's |
"Eight is Enough" |
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writings |
50 percent |
|
quizzes |
10 percent |
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class activities |
10 percent |
|
final |
30 percent |
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Essays |
Off-Topic Papers will receive a "D" grade |
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class that meets once a week |
two absences |
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class that meets twice a week |
three absences |
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late |
notify instructor after class |
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make-up assignments |
none |
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papers are due |
the day they are due |