English 101: First-Year Composition--HYBRID Glendale Community ...

minded maturity. Also, our class is comprised of diverse members; it is your responsibility to
use appropriate language in class and writing, and to respect opinions and cultures of others, per
college guidelines.
Coursework: You must come to each face-to-face class period prepared to write, to share
your writing and ideas with others, and to revise what you have already written. When we are
scheduled to discuss assigned reading, you must be able to demonstrate you have read assigned
materials and are prepared to discuss and apply them (in-class and/or online). Any writing
assignments need to be ready to be turned in by the beginning of class, and your blog posts need
to be completed diligently and timely. This means you must work steadily in class and on your
own.
The same applies for online work. You will have reading, writing, and “discussion” assignments
to complete and participate in, and it is your responsibility to pay attention to deadlines and
responsibilities on a weekly basis. Time management is an important element in writing and
thus, an important concern in this course. In order to have a chance to pass the course, you
must complete and turn in each of the three (3) major writing projects.
Please note: invention documents and multiple rough drafts or other process material must
accompany all major projects. Your final paper grade, and subsequently your final course grade,
will be partially determined by the quality of your process materials. Save all of your work in
this class until the semester is over…EVERYTHING.
Netiquette: Netiquette refers to etiquette on the Internet (or net). In an online course you will
have your communication skills tested! You will be speaking through writing both to fellow
students and instructors, so it is imperative to communicate well and professionally. The golden
rule of netiquette in an online class or environment is, do not do or say online what you would
not do or say in-person. Please refer to GCC's Netiquette Guidelines for specifics.
Late Work: Late writing projects will receive a grade of F, as they are only eligible for half the
original points at most, and must be turned in within two (2) weeks of the original due date
(except WP#3, which cannot be turned in late at all). Late homework, drafts, blog entries
and in-class assignments will be accepted, but only for feedback; no points will be awarded. All
assignments are due on the assigned due date. For in-class writing, there is no chance to make it
up. When you are absent, you are still responsible for the work you missed, and due dates do not
change. However, if you are having trouble completing an assignment, communicating with me
regarding your struggle is a very good idea. Permission to turn in a late assignment will be given
rarely and only as a result of a discussion with me (never on the day the assignment is due).
Because you must turn in all writing projects to pass this course, you must turn in a paper,
even though it is late and receives an F.
***NOTE: When using the computer, it is wise to save your work often and print a hard copy
after each work session. Computer mishaps will not constitute an excuse to turn in late work.
Writing Process (Prewriting, Peer Review and Reflection):
■ Prewriting is required for each of the three (3) major writing projects and is worth 5
points each time (15 points total for the semester). To get the 5 points, you need to have
ideas, brainstorming, etc. on paper (handwritten or typed) in class on the assigned due
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