ENGL 1001 Course Description - Fall 2024

Introduction to analytical writing and research-based inquiry. English 1001 is a General Education course in the English Composition Area, which is designed to develop the following competency: LSU graduates will conduct research-based inquiry, including articulation of complex disciplinary and interdisciplinary problems, effective evaluation and analysis of primary and secondary sources, and integration of relevant information into original discourse.

Instructors

 

Brandi Vidrine Christina Armistead

Teacher/Dual Enrollment FacilitatorSenior Instructor

Mamou High SchoolDepartment of English LSU

[email protected][email protected]

337-468-3793

Google Classroom Code: i6zt2us

 

 Texts and Supplies:

Fully Charged Chromebook/Internet Access 

Pens and/or Pencils

Binder

Marble composition journal (for daily freewrites)

**Students are expected to bring all materials to class DAILY.

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Rhetorical Knowledge - Know that the world is rhetorical, as are we. Cultivate a generalized rhetorical knowledge that allows insightful responses to different situations. This insight gives writers a reflective ethos that can engage in sound claims for a variety of audiences, texts, and purposes.

2. Critical Thinking - Understand and apply critical thinking by discussing and writing in response to a wide-range of texts that express multiple perspectives.

3. Processes - Develop and implement a personalized set of useful, flexible, and self-aware writing processes that can help through a series of steps and drafts. Learn that the craft of writing takes time and practice. Work individually and collaboratively to arrive at workable drafts of different writing projects.

4. Conventions and Invention - Practice and clarify the use of generalizable writing conventions for multiple purposes, using a range from informal writing to Standard Edited English. Consider where and when it is appropriate to invent and apply different creative strategies to generate more interesting, engaging texts.

5. Exploration - See writing as a way of knowing. Experiment and explore how writing helps us understand our world. Read and discuss a variety of texts.

6. Multimodality - Think about the different available tools we use to compose with. Compose in and reflect on different media toward a variety of ends.

 

English 1001 Grading and Assignments

Project 1: Literacy Narrative      20% (Final Draft =800 words)

Project 2: Profile of a Place/Multi-modal       25% (Final Draft =1000 words) 

Project 3: Research Narrative                         20% (Final Draft = 1200-1500 words)

Project 4: Issue Analysis25% (Final Draft = 1500-1800 words)

Homework/process activities/in-class writing               10% 

Total:                                                             100%

LSU University Writing Program Policies

Academic Integrity

According to section 10.1 of the LSU Code of Student Conduct, “A student may be charged with Academic Misconduct” for a variety of offenses, including the following: unauthorized copying, collusion, or collaboration; “falsifying” data or citations; “assisting someone in the commission or attempted commission of an offense”; and plagiarism, which is defined in section 10.1.H as a “lack of appropriate citation, or the unacknowledged inclusion of someone else's words, structure, ideas, or data; failure to identify a source, or the submission of essentially the same work for two assignments without permission of the instructor(s).”

AI & ChatGPT (Chatbots):

As a partner in your learning, it is important to both of us that any assignment submission is a pure reflection of your work and understanding. The introduction of artificial intelligence options to complete academic work jeopardizes my ability to evaluate your understanding of our course content and robs you of the ability to master the subject matter.

Suspicions of use of artificial intelligence aids will be referred to the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability as alleged violations of Misrepresentation, defined as "Misleading an Instructor as to the condition under which the work was prepared including, but not limited to, substituting for another Student or permitting another person to substitute for oneself on any academic work" and/or Unauthorized Materials, defined as “using any material, technique or device on an academic assignment that is prohibited; having any forbidden or unauthorized material, technique or device available on any academic work” (LSU Code of Student Conduct). Students may also be referred for alleged violations of Failure to Follow Course Requirements and/or Other Academic Misconduct.

Diversity Statement 

According to our General Catalog, theOffice of Disability Servicesassists students in identifying and developing accommodations and services to help overcome barriers to the achievement of personal and academic goals. Services are provided for students with temporary or permanent disabilities. Accommodations and services are based on the individual student's disability-based need. Students must provide current documentation of their disabilities. Students should contact the office early so that necessary accommodations can be arranged.

Attendance Policy and Tardiness (UWP):

Class attendance is critical to the rich, interactive environment that the University Writing Program’s classes are designed to provide.  To learn the processes and skills involved in academic writing, students need interaction with and feedback from other students.

 As per PS-22, all students are expected to attend class on time and for the duration of the class. It is in your best interest to show up and hang out with the learning community here. Participating in discussions connected to the development of your ideas and your essays is a crucial component of this course and your overall education. We want students to be successful, and missing classes is the number one reason why students are unsuccessful in composition courses. If you plan to miss for any reason, excused or unexcused, email your instructor to let them know in advance.

LSU Plus/Minus Grade Policy

According to the Office of the University Registrar, “Plus/Minus Grading is required for all undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses using the A through F letter grading system. The letter grades A, B, C, and D have the suffix plus (+) or minus (-) included to distinguish higher and lower performances within each of these letter grades. The letter grade F does not include the plus/minus distinction.” For determining mid-term and final grades, the following scale will be used: 

This system only applies to official midterm and final grades submitted to the LSU registrar, not grades for class assignments.Students are responsible for tracking their own grades and progress throughout the semester. They may schedule a conference with the teacher to inquire about their course average in addition to any online or hard copy progress reports provided by LSU and/or the teacher.

The University Plus/Minus Policy indicates these standards for the letter grades when used in undergrad courses:

· The letter grade A, including A+ and A-, denotes distinguished mastery of the course material.

· The letter grade B, including B+ and B-, denotes good mastery of the course material.

· The letter grade C, including C+ and C-, denotes acceptable mastery of the course material.

· The letter grade D, including D+ and D-, denotes minimally acceptable achievement.

· F denotes a failure to complete the course successfully.

Your Grade, As Explained by Doing ALL THE THINGS:

A: You did all the things INCREDIBLY WELL, plus with style, insight, and sophistication. Like, wow.

B: You did all the things well.

C: You did all the things.

D: You didn’t quite manage to do all the things.

F: You didn’t/couldn’t do most of the things.

 

English IV Grade Policy

Every English 1001 assignment included in this syllabus will be included in the English IV grade, as reflected in WebPams at the end of the semester. Additional grades may be included in the English IV gradebook beyond the scope of the English 1001 syllabus. The following grading scale will be used to determine the English IV grade, per EPSB policy:

LSU Grade Re-Evaluation. 

I’m always glad to talk about your work. However, because I always justify a grade in writing, you too must submit a written grade review/revision request. You must include in this request the specific justification/evidence from your text for altering the grade in no less than 350 words.  The burden of proof is on you. This written request should be typed and submitted to me after 24 hours of receiving your grade and within three days. If you choose to have the IoR review your graded work, compose the request as outlined above but know that the grade assigned will be the final grade you receive (even if it’s lower than the grade I originally assigned). 

Late Assignments/Makeups

For final drafts, you will lose 10 points per day in which an assignment is late. After the third day, you will receive a zero for the assignment. Drafts will not be accepted late. Quizzes and other classroom activities cannot be made up if you miss them. If you have a valid excuse that is documented, the instructor will then assist you in making up the assignment. (see attendance policy)

*If you are going to be absent on the day that an assignment is due, you are still responsible for turning it in on (or before) the scheduled due date. I will not grade work turned in after the due date and time, unless you have made arrangements with me in advance and you provide valid documentation for your absence (see attendance policy). All final drafts will be submitted through TurnItIn. There are no exceptions. Due Dates and online submissions of assignments are unaffected by school closures and/or extracurricular activities unless announced otherwise.

By remaining enrolled in this course, you agree to the policies outlined in this syllabus and the university’s academic integrity, conduct, and attendance policies.

Chromebook Policy

You should bring your fully charged chromebooks and chargers to class each day. At no point should you use them for entertainment purposes during class. When your Chromebook is not being used for academic purposes, it should be closed. Work for other classes may not be completed without expressed permission. Chromebooks being used for non-academic purposes will be confiscated for the class period by the instructor and work will need to be completed on your own time. Having a Chromebook that has been confiscated by administration for student misconduct or hasn’t been recharged does not extend deadlines or excuse students from assignments.

Use class time wisely and do not procrastinate. Most work can be completed during class time. This is a college course. Due dates are firm once announced. I cannot help you if your work is late, if your internet goes out at the last minute, or if you simply do not turn in your work. This is a reflection of YOUR College GPA no matter where you are intending to go to college. If you are an efficient and thoughtful worker, taking your work home and being diligent will give you the best results possible in this class. Don’t miss class. Don’t do other work while in my class. We WILL be working each and every day from start to finish. I know each and every one of you is capable of this, but it is up to you to do the work. Welcome to college!

Writer’s Notebook 

We only become better writers by writing and reading frequently. We will free-write during each class period based on readings and various prompts. This will be completed in the composition notebook. At the end of the semester, I will request selected journal entries, coupled with reflections on these entries, for a grade that will become a part of your participation grade in the course.

Peer Review 

For every essay that is written, there will be at least one, but generally two, peer reviews. These will either be conducted in small groups or as a class. It is extremely important for you to participate in peer review, as not only is it useful to your own writing, but you will benefit from hearing comments about your peers’ writing, as well. Your participation in this will factor into your being intellectually present, as well. Come prepared and ready to give thoughtful and specific comments so that we can make the most use out of each other’s valuable time. Each peer review will be worth a minimum of ten points and, if missed, cannot be made up.

Revision

Revision is the work that every writer must do in order to improve their writing. Though you might not all consider yourselves “writers,” you are, at least for the duration of this semester. As such, it is your duty to learn the craft of writing, which centers on the practice of revision. I will ask that you revise each one of your essays many times. Please see me if you feel daunted or confused by this aspect of the writing process.

 

Writing Conferences

You may be required to discuss your work with me in one or more conferences, dates and times TBD.

 

Academic Resources

The LSU library offers online research help. Please familiarize yourself with this resource. You can text them research questions or get in touch through their online help portal https://askus.lib.lsu.edu/. Your LSU IoR is also available to answer pertinent questions specifically connected to your writing. 

Major Dates

• August 23 – complete online registration and submit Parent Authorization Form

• August 26 – LSU Semester Starts for On Campus Students

• August 31 (before Noon) – Final date to drop class without receiving a grade of “W”

• October 11 – LSU midterm grades due

• November 7– Last day DE students can withdraw with a “W” grade

• December 14  – LSU final grades due

 

Tentative Schedule

Due dates for English 1001 benchmark assignments are listed below. Be attentive to class announcements for adjustments. Dates listed are tentative and are subject to change. This is a living document and dates will continually be revised throughout the course of the semester, and it is your responsibility to keep up with the syllabus/assignment sheet dates.

**SIGN AND RETURN THIS LAST SHEET

Syllabus Agreement

I, ­­­­­­­­­­­­________________________________________________, have read and understood the policies on 

            (PRINT NAME)

this document and I agree to abide by the terms of this syllabus: including policies on electronics usage, 

 

conferences, attendance, participation, no plagiarism, good citizenship and student conduct, etc. I also 

understand that it is my responsibility to check course announcements for due date and syllabus 

changes/updates.                     

 

  

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STUDENT SIGNATUREDATE 

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PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATUREDATE