...are not scared to use profanity. Class styles are all different. Students are not babied in college. College is a time in a student's life to realize their dreams. However, first, they must pass basic courses. One of these basic courses includes English 101. Some students struggle with this course because they believe they are not good writers. But bad writing can be fixed, laziness cannot. As a student who has taken English 101 twice now, I have a few helpful tips for incoming freshmen on how to succeed at this course. Students who wish to end their English 101 class with a bang should avoid procrastination, correct essay mistakes, and celebrate successes and failures....
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...I was pretty nervous being a fairly new college student going into my second semester of college and taking my second English class. I had many different thoughts going through my mind of what to expect. I was apprehensive, but I was ready to take on the challenge. I knew that I needed to strengthen my English skills, and was hoping this class would help. It is okay if you are feeling nervous and scared, it’s normal. College is a very scary thing, especially if you feel you are not prepared for the courses. I feel as if English is one of my worst subjects because I have trouble comprehending and writing grammatically correct. I feel as if my high school English classes may have not prepared me enough for college. College English classes are not extremely hard if you stay on top of your work at all times. I did not have trouble writing my essays; however, I did have trouble when it came to proofreading my work. Now that I have successfully completed English 101 and 102 I feel that I have learned how to improve my writing skills, research skills, and I feel confident in any future writings....
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...looking at DegreeWorks for classes and seeing English 101 and 102, I was puzzled with the reason behind the courses; however, as the course is coming to a close, I realize the reason behind the courses- to broaden my thoughts on how to elevate my writing to a new standard. When thinking about how good of a writer I am, I have never thought of myself as a good writer, since there is always some improvement that can be made, though I think my greatest strength as a writer is my willingness to accept criticism to improve my writing and become a better writer. My greatest weakness in writing papers in my thesis, where it is difficult for me to relate my information back to my thesis and change my traditional way to create theses that would better fit with the academic lifestyle. Throughout this course, I believe I have developed as a writer, learning that there is no set way to write a...
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...My first year at Alma College has been an eye-opening experience. I have learned a lot academically, about myself, and about life in general. As I progressed though the year my viewpoints had changed. I had many new experiences that broadened my horizon. My classes opened me up to knowledge I could apply to my life, that I found interesting, and benefitted me. I learned a lot about myself, including what I want out of my college experience, and what my passion is. Despite the numerous papers, multitudes of exams, tremendous amount of course work, and athletics I believe I have done well. One of the many demanding classes this semester was English 101. In this rigorous course, students were asked to gain rhetorical knowledge, engage in critical writing, perform research writing, and improve their style and grammar. These goals are closely related to those of the WPA Outcomes published by the Council of Writing Program Administrators. The WPA...
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...at home and abroad. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: ❑ To reinforce the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing; ❑ To develop the skills of students in the use of idiomatic English and the capability of expressing ideas and thoughts in English; ❑ To develop and reinforce communicative interaction; ❑ To introduce the understanding of western philosophy and ideas and their influence on literature; ❑ To introduce classical literature, the Greek myths, the Bible and other writings which have influenced English literary works; ❑ To introduce and refine the understanding of American literature with emphasis on some selected literary works; ❑ To increase the appreciation of Bangla literature and culture among students and to develop their ability to relate experiences from English and American literature to Bangla literary works; ❑ To deepen students’ awareness of the universal concerns that are the basis of literary works; ❑ To stimulate a greater appreciation of language as an aesthetic medium and of the artistic principles that shape literary works; ❑ To appreciate literature as an expression of human values within an historical and social context. ❑ To understand the fundamentals of information communication technology and be able to use it for greater understanding of English language and literature. CURRICULUM STRUCTURE: Total requirements of credits...
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...English 102: English Composition II Instructor: Office Phone: Office: Office Hours: Prerequisites English 101, or an equivalent, is a prerequisite for this course. Students may not enroll concurrently in English 101 and 102 nor enroll in 200+ level English courses until English 101 and 102 are successfully completed. If you transferred or tested out, you are expected to demonstrate mastery of the skills taught in English 101 at McNeese. E-mail: Course Description Writing researched themes and exercises. Reinforcement of academic writing, research, and writing across the curriculum introduced in ENGL 101. Students will produce at least 5000 words of researched writing during the semester. Notes: No duplicate credit for ENGL 102 and ENGL 106H. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent. Lec. 3 Cr. 3. Gen. Ed. 1a, 2, 3, 7. Writing Enriched Course. Texts & Materials A topic reader specified in your instructor’s syllabus for your section of the course. Costello, Rita D., et al, eds. McNeese State University Composition and Rhetoric Guide, 2013-2014. Sulphur, OK: Fountainhead, 2013. Print. Maimon, Elaine P., Janice H. Peritz, and Kathleen Blake Yancey, eds. A Writer’s Resource: A Handbook for Writing and Research: Special Edition for McNeese State University. 4th ed. Boston: McGraw Hill, 2012. Print. Portfolio folder College dictionary Scantrons and examination booklets Student Learner Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to do the following: 1. Demonstrate...
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...Lauren Klubertanz Lauren’s English 101 Portfolio ENG101 15 July 2016 Table of Contents Cover Letter p. 3-4 Self- Assessment Essay p. 5-10 College Learning Essay p. 11-17 Analyzing Arguments Essay p. 18-23 Cover Letter This midterm portfolio shows how I have progressed has a college reader and writer. Before this class I had trouble even understanding how to write a thesis and now I think I can definitely write a college level thesis. I have progressed to know how to incorporate my evidence into my concise and focused thesis statement. For example in the self assessment essay my thesis was, “Due to transferring to many schools over my first two years of college, I feel like I have had the opportunity to build up many habits of mind from Framework for Success in Post-Secondary Writing, especially in flexibility, openness and persistence but still can develop in metacognition and creativity in order to become a more successful college writer.” This showed that I could adapt a thesis to the assignment and it was focused and used my sources. At this point in the semester, a strength I have is the ability to connect source evidence with my thesis. I am able to develop my focused thesis around source-based evidence. For example in the college learning essay I was able to use my interview with my friend who was an elementary teacher to help develop my thesis about how teaching has changed due...
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...Part III: Understanding Plagiarism Background: According to a 2002 survey by UConn's Department of English: Freshmen Writing Program: Nearly 30% of responding students admitted to having knowingly plagiarized at least once. Nearly 43% of responding students admitted to unknowingly plagiarizing at least once. It is because of this, that the FYE program designed the following assignment in an effort to introduce students to the concept of academic integrity, specifically, what is plagiarism, how is it defined here at UConn, and how you can avoid accidentally plagiarizing. The goals and objectives specifically for this assignment are to 1) develop a direct awareness of plagiarism and its responses, 2) continue to cultivate research skills, 3) increase participation and skills in leading class discussions, and 4) continue to develop critical analysis of written work. Steps for Success: 1. Pre-Test: Log into HuskyCT and take the plagiarism self-evaluation pre-test. 2. Initial Research: Investigate and read resources found on the Internet - both UConn specific (Plagiarism Resources http://www.lib.uconn.edu/instruction/PlagFac.htm , Freshman English Module http://irc.uconn.edu/PlagiarismModule/intro_m.htm ) and beyond (Talking About Plagiarism http://bedfordstmartins.com/catalog/static/bsm/technotes/workshops/talkingplagy.htm , Plagiarism & The Web http://www.wiu.edu/users/mfbhl/wiu/plagiarism.htm , Plagiarism: What it is and How to Recognize and Avoid it http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism...
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...FEES AND CHARGES FOR 2011 Web Page www.ru.ac.za/fees (1) GENERAL INFORMATION Liability for fees Liability for all fees begins as soon as completed application forms are submitted to the University and the student is accepted. The signing of the application form establishes the legal liability of the student and his/her other funder for the payment of all fees as determined by the Council. This can vary according to the student's circumstances. These fees are published in the annual Rhodes University Calendar, and are available on the WEB. In any discussions or negotiations about fees, it will be assumed that a student and his/her other funder have made themselves aware of the provisions of this section and of the equivalent fees schedule. While the University attempts to keep fees as low as possible, student fees usually increase annually by approximately 10% per annum. Ignorance of the fees payable does not provide grounds for avoiding liability for any fees due and payable. Alteration of fees The University Council reserves the right to alter all fees payable to the University, or to impose a fees surcharge if circumstances require it. In the case of an alteration of fees...
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...COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE English Department Summer Quarter 2012 COURSE AND NUMBER: ENGL 102–Essay and Research CREDITS: 3 CLASS HOURS PER WEEK: 3 LAB HOURS: 0 PREREQUISITES: A grade of "C" or higher in ENGL 101, Transfer Credit for 101, or Proficiency Credit CONTACT INFORMATION: English Department Phone: 614-287-2531 English Department Fax: 614-287-5375 Instructor: Bo Clary Office: Nestor Hall 325 Mailbox: Nestor Hall 420 Email:rclary@cscc.edu Office Hours: by appointment ** Students must use Columbus State email addresses when contacting their instructors. I will reply, whenever possible, within two business days to any emails that require a response. Assignments should not be submitted via email unless special permission is given by the instructor on a given assignment. All assignments are provided on your course schedules. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: ENGL 102 is a continuation of ENGL 101 expanded to include more critical reading, reasoned analyses, research techniques, and research paper writing using documentation format appropriate to the essay’s content. GOALS OF COURSE: By the end of the course, students will: 1. 1. Be able to investigate and analyze multiple perspectives on a variety of subjects. 2. 2. Practice a variety of research methods which includes locating and evaluating valid evidence from reliable sources. 3. 3. Produce and refine through process, audience-appropriate texts that responsibly and effectively...
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...English 102 – Intro. to Literature – SYLLABUS Campbell University –RTP Campus Prerequisites: English 101 Instructor: Susan Doody Term: Spring II March 13- May1 Phone: 919.661-8414 Evenings: Tuesday (BLENDED) Time: 5:15-7:30 pm E-mail: doodys@campbell.edu OR lovetoteach48@yahoo.com COURSE REQUIREMENTS Course Description: A course designed to enhance reading, writing, research, and critical thinking skills directed toward literary analysis. Prerequisite: English 101. Required Texts: • Backpack Literature: An Intro to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia, eds., 4th ed. • Aaron, Jane E. LB Brief. 4th ed., Boston: Longman, 2010. Learning Outcomes: Goals: English 102 is designed to “enhance writing, research, and reading skills directed toward literary analysis.” Therefore, the student will learn to read carefully and critically by analyzing the elements of literature—plot, theme, characterization, etc. through class discussion, short papers and research. Since analysis is key to this course, class participation is imperative. Expectations of Students: Students are expected to participate in all phases of the class, including discussions, both in class and on the Bd discussion board. Required readings must be completed before class. Homework and other assignments are due on the dates noted in the "Assignments" of Blackboard. Specific pages and due dates will be posted...
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...Christopher Munson Professor Nick Beishline English 202 1 September 2014 As a college student, I walk into classes striving to gain the most possible out of each and every one of my classes. This is simply a subconscious duty that I believe most college students have. However, as we know, there are some students that walk into class on the first day trying to figure out what the least possible amount of work in their course can be, and still be able to slide by with a passing grade. My question to this is—why? As a student we all should be committed to doing the best that we possibly can. This is about the only negative feeling that I have when in any class on a regular basis. I believe that I need to improve in all areas of my writing, there is always room for improvement. Improvement in sentence structure specifically would be something I need to work on. Additionally, I am excited to learn how to write research papers by the end of the semester. This is something that I have not done since the eighth grade, and I do not remember much about it. In my past college English classes, 101 and 121, we mostly participated in short readings and then a paper to follow the reading. This was very annoying, doing the same thing every class. However, I did enjoy the discussion portions of these classes; seeing the viewpoints from many different people was very thought provoking at times. I had the same professor for both of these classes, she was excellent and fun...
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...I have always enjoyed English classes and writing. After taking the English 101 course here, I felt like my writing skills had improved and matured greatly along, helping with my transition to college and more advanced writing. Now, through completing English 102, I feel like my writing and research skills have improved even more and I feel better prepared for the writing and research tasks that await me. In this portfolio, I hope to demonstrate how my writing has improved through this class and how I have successfully met the learning outcomes of the course, using one of my projects to show this. For ENG 102, we were assigned to research a topic we were interested in and to write a persuasive research paper on the topic. I chose to research...
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...write a first draft, students should always create as detailed an outline as possible. This means you will have to think through your entire paper before you begin to write it. This is imperative given the required length of the Research Paper. Six to ten pages is not something you should try to intuitively write. If you try to “wing it” you will take much longer than you need to write the paper, and you will find it hard to keep on track. Your paper will feel disorganized and you will inevitably include irrelevant information. Here is the easiest pattern I can suggest for your papers: 1. You will need an introduction that introduces your topic, provides relevant background on your topic, and then transitions to your thesis statement. Your thesis should be a two-fold thesis statement. 2. In APA style, it is common to divide a research paper into different sections. These sections can be the arguments you make to prove your thesis. In English 101, you wrote five paragraph essays: an Introduction, three Body Paragraphs, and a Conclusion. The pattern was to have a thesis for which you made three arguments. Each argument was one of the three paragraphs. For English 102, simply take that pattern and expand it. What does that mean? If you have three main arguments to prove your thesis, each argument should be a section of the paper. The pattern is as follows: I. Introduction II. Section I III. Section II IV. Section III V. Conclusion 3. For...
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