J.A. Jones
Fall 2003

Language and Literature Department

ENC 1101
MCC: Venice

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS I
A recent Census Bureau survey of 3,000 employers nationwide asked what factors the employers considered most important in their decisions to hire. On a scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being lowest), Attitude and Communication Skills (rated 4.6 and 4.2 respectively) were the top two considerations, outscoring by nearly a full point and more such various factors as recommendations, test scores, years of schooling, and industry-based experience.  
This course will help you achieve communication skills and other 21st Century Skills needed to succeed in college and the professional workplace.

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Course Performance standards can obtained from the Department office or  at: http://www.mccfl.edu/Academ/EnReLa/Handbook/ENC1101.htm

Required texts and supplies:
Kirszner and Mandell, The Brief Handbook, 4th ed.
a dictionary
standard size white notebook paper
one duo-tang folder to hold handouts
three standard size file folders with pockets: 
     Writing Portfolio (WP)
     Research Portfolio (RP)
     Career Portfolio (CP)
3 1/2" formatted high density computer disk
Be sure to put your name on your books, folders and computer disks!

Recommended:
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers

Responsibilities:
out-of class and in-class essays and written work
field, library and internet research
a 5-6 page research paper
video reviews
peer evaluations as assigned
readings as assigned
grammar exercises 
class participation and attendance: repeated absences or lateness will negatively affect your grade.

Attendance Policy: Students with more than 3 hours unexcused absences or 6 hours of any absences will fail the course unless they have withdrawn before the last date of withdrawal from the course without penalty.   Students who come to class after roll has been taken will be counted as absent.

Gordon Rule Requirements: This course meets the Florida State Board of Education Rule Number 6A-10.30.  In accordance with this rule, students will complete written assignments totalling 6000 words. A grade of "C" or better is required for credit in Gordon Rule classes.

Manatee Community College defines PLAGIARISM as the use of ideas, facts, opinions, illustrative material, data, direct or indirect wording of ANY other scholar and/or writer -- professional or student -- without giving proper credit. Expulsion, suspension, or any lesser penalty may be imposed for plagiarism.  If a student needs assistance in composing his/her paper, s/he should consult the instructor or seek assistance in the English Lab. Outside help in editing, rewriting, or composing shall be construed as plagiarism.

All work assigned must be completed on time. Late papers will lose ONE FULL GRADE. Final drafts of essays MUST BE TYPED. Any student missing a class when group work is assigned will lose ONE FULL GRADE for that assignment. Grades will be based on written work, tests, and class participation. Any student who has not turned in ALL written assignments will not be allowed to take the final exam and will fail the course.

Withdrawal Policy: In accordance with Manatee Community College policy as stated in the college catalog, students may withdraw from any course or all courses without the academic penalty of a WF by the withdrawal date deadline as listed in the Manatee Community College academic calendar (this semester, that date is October 27, 2003). The student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with their instructors first before taking any withdrawal action.

Standards of Conduct: Students are expected to abide all Lancer Student Handbook guidelines.

           
Please feel free to chat about papers or anything else at any time.  
I am on campus Monday-Friday

Homepage: http://www.mccfl.edu/Faculty/JonesJ/JAJones.html
E- mail: JonesJ@mccfl.edu

Phone: 941-408-1499
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-10 am or by appointment
Office: Room 640

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A: 900-1000 points

B: 800-899 points

C: 700-799 points

D: 650-699 points

F: below 650 points

WEEKLY SCHEDULE
subject to modification

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REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITTEN C0MMUNICATIONS I

Preliminary Bibliography and Question

Paraphrase, Summary, Quotation 

Essay

9/26

10/1

10/3

10/15

 20 points

200 points

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Resume (must be perfect)

Application Letter (must be perfect)

Field Study

Annotated Bibliography

11/21

11/21

11/24

11/24

30 points

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