Syllabi for Campbell
Purpose of the Syllabus
- A course syllabus explains the kind of teaching and learning you can expect in the course, helping you understand what is expected of you and what you can expect from me, your professor.
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- course learning outcomes.
- required technology and materials.
- learning support and resources.
- how you will be assessed and the kinds of assignments.
- course policies.
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The course syllabus is broken down into several sections.
Here is your course calendar to use as your weekly checklist to meet the deadlines.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Compose expository essays.
- Write in standard American English.
- Write a documented essay.
- Demonstrate information literacy.
- Develop critical reading skills.
Course Description
- Development of essay form, including documented essay; instruction and practice in expository writing. Emphasis on clarity of central and support ideas, adequate development, logical organization, coherence, appropriate citing of primary and/or secondary sources, and grammatical and mechanical accuracy.
- Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C is required if ENC 1101 is used to satisfy Gordon Rule and General Education Requirements.
- Prerequisites: Score of 103 on writing component of PERT or equivalent score on other state-approved entry test or minimum grade of C in ENC 0027 or minimum grade of C in ENC 0025C or EAP 1640C, and a score of 106 on reading component of PERT or equivalent score on other state-approved entry test or minimum grade of C in REA 0017C or EAP 1620C.
View complete catalog description
[When you review the Valencia Writer resource, you will notice that there is a tab directly to "Readings" as well as "Supplemental" and "Comprehensive" OER Textbooks that house many other resources with readings, instruction, and practices. If you assign a reading within one of these other tabs, provide a link to it or instructions.]
Course Materials
- In lieu of assigning a costly textbook, you will access readings using Open Education Resources (OER) using the Valencia Writer LibGuide.
- View this short video that shows you this tool.
Required Technology
- Reliable internet access is necessary to work in the Canvas forums and view the online lessons. You also need Office 365 (MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.), which is available through Atlas. Use Google Chrome as your browser.
- You need a YouTube account and the ability to record and upload short videos.
- It is recommended that you download the Canvas app to your phone.
Tech Support
- Use the "Help" button on the Canvas menu for resources.
- Additional Canvas Resources for Students: access to tutorials and support for online learning. Their hotline is 407-582-5600, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.?
- For Atlas issues, use Atlas Help or 407-582-5444.
The Online Student
These are some of the characteristics that can contribute to your success.
1) Create a learning space
Use a space conducive to learning. An optimal space is technologically accessible, has minimal distractions, is comfortable, and allows you to take mental and physical breaks every 15-20 minutes or as needed, where you can process what you learned, stretch, etc.
2) Manage your time each day
Plan to dedicate at least 8-10 hours per week to this course by creating a daily schedule that allows time to
- complete the online lessons.
- review the material, create notes, and study.
- create the assignments in a thoughtful manner.
- respond online in the forums.
- review and utilize professor's feedback.
- use learning support.
- recognize that some assignments require much more time than others and plan accordingly, particularly planning, drafting, and revising essays.
3) Communicate with professor and peers
- Get to know your professor.
- Use engagement hours for one-on-one support.
- Use the online forums as a way to engage in the discussions and learn from your professor as well as your peers.
- Set up study groups outside of class.
4) Utilize additional resources
A natural part of the college experience is using additional support to supplement your learning. Each student comes with different skills, so using learning support is advised.
- Overview of Learning Support and Other Resources
- Getting Started in Canvas
- Getting Help
- How to Succeed
5) Acknowledge your stress or challenges
College is hard! But you have a lot of support and resources while learning. When things becomes stressful, acknowledge the stress and create a plan to manage these challenges. Use support, like Baycare, if this becomes more than you can manage.
- Articles and resources:
Purpose
- Engagement hours are designed to support your learning.
- In college, it is a natural part of the process to use this time to discuss your assignments, your progress in the course, and your grade.
Contact Information
- Email:bcampbell36@valenciacollege.edu
Phone: 815-325-7256 - Office: Online
My Availability
- I am available Monday- Sunday 9:00-10:00 am.
- You can also schedule a one-on-one with me by appointment. The best way to contact me is by email - I check my messages multiple times a day:)
[This lists the main resources available, yet you may wish to add more. There is some intentional repetition from the "Course Materials and Technology Requirements" and "Succeeding Online" pages.]
Learning Resources
- Valencia's Keep Learning guide for learning online:
- Valencia's online tutoring services is available for writing support. Through Distance Tutoring, you can participate in live tutoring sessions as well as submit assignments for feedback on your writing, which is especially useful when you need help with grammar and mechanics.
- Valencia’s library and reference librarians
Tech Resources
- Canvas Resources for Students has tutorials and support for online learning. Their hotline is 407-582-5600, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.?
- Atlas Help or 407-582-5444
Mental Health Resources
- Baycare provides referrals for short term private and confidential counseling services for credit students who need to resolve problems affecting their college performance. Call 1-800-878-5470 for a referral. Please consider using Baycare if you find yourself in need of support.
Academic Resources
- The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities, so please reach out to them for support and provide their documentation to receive the accommodations.
Course Communication Plan
In this course, I
- post Canvas announcements.
- comment on individual assignments.
- comment in class discussions.
- email using Canvas Inbox.
If a circumstance arises where a change must be made to the syllabus or calendar, this will be announced in Canvas.
How You Should Stay Informed
In this course, you should
- check Canvas announcements and Inbox every day.
- set your notification preferences to your preferred device.
- download the Canvas app if you plan to use your phone.
- refer to the syllabus as a reference for policies, resources, and procedures.
Email Etiquette
- Emails must come from your Canvas or Atlas email account. (Do not give anyone access to these accounts.)
- Follow email etiquette.
Email Etiquette
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- Begin with a greeting: Hello Prof. C,
- Write a concise message.
- Conclude with your name, ENC 1101, and course CRN.
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Example Email
Hello Prof. C,
I hope you are having a nice day. You mentioned that we could send you our thesis statements. Would you check mine and offer advice please? Thesis: Having a growth mindset fosters academic achievement.
Thanks and have a nice day.
Jameesha Jones
ENC 1101 (CRN: 12345)
Classroom Decorum and Student's Responsibility
Why is this important?
- The purpose of being in the virtual classroom is to learn, and student behavior affects the learning environment. Therefore, each student is responsible for offering respectful contributions when participating in any online forum.
- Each student is required to follow the protocols in Valencia’s Student Code of Conduct policy.
What are the implications of disruptions?
- Inappropriate comments or content disrupt the learning environment and distract students.
- Please acknowledge your responsibility to conduct yourself appropriately and encourage the same from others. Always be mindful of appropriate content, tone, and word choice.
If a disruption or distraction occurs, what happens?
- If this were to happen, the student would receive a private email, and a meeting would be scheduled, if necessary, to discuss the issue.
- However, if the disruption or distraction persists, the student is referred to the appropriate college representative, where proceedings for disciplinary measures may occur depending on the egregious nature of the Student Code of Conduct violation.
[This is an example attendance policy; change wording as needed to reflect your practice.]
Online Attendance and Participation
What is expected?
- Online attendance is evaluated by your active participation and completion of the weekly lessons and assignments. This is your responsibility as an online student.
What happens if I miss a lesson or assignment?
- You should contact me and return to Canvas prepared to contribute to the current lesson to avoid falling further behind in the course. No late assignments are accepted without prior approval.
- All assignments are due by 6:00 pm. This actually give you an additional 18 hours to complete work, as the assignments would normally be due the prior day at 11:59pm.
What happens if I miss multiple lessons or assignments?
- No late assignments are accepted without prior approval.
- All assignments are due by 6:00 pm. This actually give you an additional 18 hours to complete work, as the assignments would normally be due the prior day at 11:59pm.
What is a "no show"?
- During Week 1 of the semester, if a student does not complete at least one of the Week 1 assignments by the posted deadline, that student is documented as a "no show" and is withdrawn from the course.
What is the withdrawal deadline?
- If circumstances arise where you need to withdraw yourself, the deadline is 3/26/21 This course does not withdraw students after the "no show" period. I will not withdraw you from the course. You will have to do this through Registration.
The Learning Process
Online lessons teach you the skills to achieve the course learning outcomes. Quizzes check for understanding. Annotations and journal responses help you read critically. Discussions and drafts offer writing practice and feedback, which culminates in the revised essays as the final assessments.
Grading Policy
Each category is described below and notes the percentage of the course grade. The policies for late work, documents or links that do not open, and forum closings is explained too.
Discussions - 20%
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- Discussions provide you with an opportunity to discuss the course readings with your peers and professor. It's a place to practice writing, responding, and peer reviewing. Discussions are worth 20 points and are evaluated using varied rubrics (except the Welcome discussion and How We Treat Each Other discussion). One assignment is dropped in this category during the semester.
Journals & Annotations - 15%
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- Journals offer you a chance to reflect on what you are learning, make connections, and respond more personally. Journals are worth 5-10 points.
- Annotations demonstrate your critical reading skills by locating quotes and annotating them for literal and implied meaning. Annotations are worth 10 points.
- One assignment is dropped in this category during the semester.
Quizzes - 15%
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- Online quizzes check for understanding, so completing them is essential to measuring your learning. Quizzes range from 5-15 points depending on the topic and length. You are given two chances.
- One quiz is dropped during the semester.
Drafted Work for Feedback - 20%
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- Feedback is instrumental to improving your writing and meeting the learning outcomes. You will submit drafted work for feedback. Each submission is worth 10 points. Feedback will be provided for you to use when revising your essays.
Revised Essays - 30%
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- Revised essays must demonstrate competence in the the learning outcomes. Each revision is worth 100 points and must meet the requirements outlined in the specific assignment (e.g. content, length, structure) to be accepted for credit and evaluated by the rubric.
What happens if I post late?
- No late assignments are accepted without prior approval.
- All assignments are due by 6:00 pm. This actually give you an additional 18 hours to complete work, as the assignments would normally be due the prior day at 11:59pm.
Initial discussion posts are due by Tuesday of discussion. 2 responses to peers are due by Thursday of discussion.
What if my file attachment or video link does not open?
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- If your file attachment or video link does not work, this counts as "no submission" because there is nothing to grade. This is also true for "blank" submissions when there is a submission, yet nothing is posted. To prevent this, after your post, you need to return to the forum and check that your work is visible and opens.
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Course Grade Distribution
A = 90-100 B = 80-89.99 C = 70-79.99 D = 60-69.99 F = 0-59.99
Gordon Rule Policy
Students are required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C is required if ENC 1101 is used to satisfy Gordon Rule and General Education Requirements. Refer to catalog.
Check both your individual grades and course grade weekly to monitor your progress. Read assignments comments when feedback is offered. Please reach out to me for support and to discuss your grade.
Plagiarism and Its Consequences
All work submitted by you is expected to be the result of your individual thoughts, research, and self-expression for this course and for this semester. Review Valencia’s Academic Dishonesty Policy.
What can lead to plagiarism?
- There are several ways that plagiarism can occur, so make sure you understand the conditions that can lead to plagiarized content to prevent unintentional or intentional plagiarism in this course.
Plagiarism happens when a student
- uses a source's ideas or content without quoting and citing.
- uses ideas or content from a peer.
- gives his or her work to another student.
- submits work from a prior semester or another class.
How is this prevented?
- Create your own original work for this course that meets the assignment's criteria.
- Document a source's ideas by quoting what the source says and citing it using MLA citations.
What happens when plagiarism occurs?
- If an assignment has plagiarized ideas, the student is notified through Grades in Canvas or through email. An assignment with plagiarized ideas earns a zero regardless of whether this is intentional or unintentional.
- If plagiarism happens more than once, the student is referred to the appropriate college representative, where proceedings for disciplinary measures may occur depending on the egregious nature of the Academic Dishonesty violation.