ENG007 Principles of Written Communication 2
Cindy Cruz-Cabreraabout.me/cindycruzcabrera | ph.linkedin.com/in/cindycruzcabrera
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A study of the principles and strategies for effective written communication in personal and academic settings, working towards professional contexts.
• In this class, we will examine the uses of the sentence, the paragraph and the whole composition in effective communication within different contexts.
• GOAL: to gain exposure and mastery of skills and strategies required to become effective communicators in the academic and business settings.
• This course requires substantial out-of-class reading and writing.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Discuss the structure and function of a sentence, paragraph and whole composition;
• Display an understanding and appreciation of the principles and strategies for effective communication as embedded in the sentence, paragraph, and whole composition;
• Explain the components of personal, academic and professional correspondence;
• Critically evaluate and create responses for sample personal, academic and business communication samples ; and
• Demonstrate a mastery of the skills and strategies for effective personal, academic and business communication in written correspondence.
Impact of this course on your OTHER COURSES/ PROFESSION
• Critical reading and analysis is necessary in composition, whether academic, professional, or for personal enjoyment.
• Proficiency gained in this class will enable you to – Learn (and/or become aware of) the tools and
strategies of written communication;
– Make informed decisions about the use of these tools and strategies and towards achieving goals in written communication;
– Develop your mental dexterity for ANALYZING and EVALUATING any kind of text from different academic disciplines, professional readings, and readings done for pleasure as well.
COURSE CONTENT
• Introduction to Written Communication• Understanding the Rhetorical Situation• Plagiarism• The Sentence as a Speech Act• The Paragraph as Structure• Assertions• The Thesis Statement• The Writing Process• Writing a Whole Composition• Assumptions and Implications• Logical Fallacies• Types of Correspondence
Required Readings
• Reading Into Writing 1 by Concepcion Dadufalza
• Reading Into Writing 2 by Concepcion Dadufalza
• Other short readings will be assigned within the term
GRADING
on Class Participation
• Recitation
• Group discussion
• Reporting / presenting
• If you “do nothing but convert Oxygen into Carbon Dioxide” – NO POINTS
• 20% Recitation
• 20% Midterms
• 20% Short Papers
• 40% Finals
• Sixty percent (60%) is required as a passing mark for each requirement and for the course.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Slideshare
Professional email
CLASS MEETINGS
• Discussions
– lectures, discussions, reports, activities, and presentations.
• Work Sessions
– composition, research, consultation, assessment and evaluation (teacher/group/peer).
• Film Viewing
ATTENDANCE andCLASS WORK
• Attendance is mandatory.
• You are allowed a maximum of three (3) absences from class.
• The Office of Academics shall automatically drop you from the roll on your fourth absence.
• 3 counts of tardiness = 1 absence.
• Arriving 20 minutes late = absent.
• Any class work done on the day of one’s absence is automatically forfeited, regardless of whether the absence is excused or not.
• Any questions you may have for me regarding attendance will be about your requirements only.
• All other concerns (submission of certificates/letters/etc.) should be directed to Academics.
CLASS PARTICIPATION
• You are expected to participate consistently in class discussions.
• The success of discussions depends to some extent on the work you do before stepping in the classroom. Make sure you come to class prepared.
• Read the required texts carefully. Put a lot of thought and effort into your assigned work.
• We do not need mere talk in class. What we need is talk that is interesting and insightful.
DEADLINES
• Work should be turned in on time. Failure to comply will affect your grade.
• All assignments in hardcopy are due at the beginning of class.
• All assignments in softcopy shall be submitted via email:
• Closing dates and times shall be strictly observed.
• Any requirements not submitted when due need not be turned in.
• Deadlines are non-negotiable.
COURSEWORK FORMAT
Soft Copy / Printout
• Standard white bond or copy paper (8 ½ by 11)
• One-inch borders
• Double-spaced
• 12-point font Times New Roman / Arial
• Black ink only (soft copy and print)
Handwritten
• Intermediate Pad OR College Ruled Pad – white or yellow only
• NO SCENT
• One-inch borders
• LEGIBLE script / print
• Black or blue ink only
COURSEWORK FORMAT
SHELDON COOPERLIT240 (section)Title of RequirementJune 7, 2004
A NOTE ON PLAGIARISM
• Plagiarism is cheating and is punishable by:
• failure in a requirement • failure in a course • suspension and • expulsion.
CONSULTATION
• CONSULTATION takes place during Workshop Sessions. These will be announced.
• Sign up for consultation on Facebook.• Please be ready to consult and deliver
during your designated time.
• You may consult briefly via email. Be sure to indicate the course title.
• I never refuse ambush consultations, but, to ensure having your pertinent documents, grades etc. on hand, sign up for consultation.
Students with Disabilities• If you have (or suspect you have) a
disability for which you are or may be requesting accommodation, you are encouraged to speak to me privately as early as possible in the term.
• We will properly verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course.
REQUIRED READINGS
I will assume at all times that assigned readings have been read.
ASSIGNMENTS
• Introduction to Written Communication• Understanding the Rhetorical Situation• Plagiarism• The Sentence as a Speech Act• The Paragraph as Structure• Assertions• The Thesis Statement• The Writing Process• Writing a Whole Composition• Assumptions and Implications• Logical Fallacies• Types of Correspondence
WRITING TASK
• Write a college-level analysis and critique of the movie.