Advanced Academic Writing I

Gifted LearningLinks ProgramCourse SyllabusInstructor name: Michael Clay ThompsonE-mail address: xxx@xxx.xxxCourse Title: Advanced Academic Writing ISession Date: 2010-2011 Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Enrichment sessionsCourse Description:This course introduces the elements of advanced academic writing as they pertain to thepreparation of a short research paper using the MLA method. The focus of the course ison the elements of academic grammar and punctuation, academic vocabulary, clearessay structure and the elements of format required by the Modern LanguageAssociation. The course requires students to submit four short research papers, with theemphasis being on quality rather than length.Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Know the elements of an MLA research paper Understand how grammar, vocabulary and content knowledge come together tomake academic writing possible Be able to write a high quality MLA research paperResources and Materials:The text for this class is “Advanced Academic Writing, Volume One, the StudentManual”, by Michael Clay Thompson, published in 2008 by Royal Fireworks Press,ISBN 978-0-88092-674-4Student Evaluation and Grading Policies for Credit Courses Only:Enrichment students will receive a final narrative evaluation after the course is complete.Instructor Biography: Michael Clay Thompson is the author of more than fortytextbooks for gifted children. He is the past president of the Indiana Association for theGifted and has served two terms on the NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children)Board of Directors. He has been a teacher since 1969.Contact Information: Email: xxx@xxx.xxxNote: While a staff member (which includes but is not limited to instructors, teachingassistants, residential staff, office staff) may use or refer students to third-party web sitesfor instructional purposes, s/he is required to review thoroughly any such web sites forinappropriate content before referencing them. This includes clicking on all linkscontained in any such web site, reviewing the materials contained on every page within a

web site, and ensuring that the web site does not provide links to other inappropriate websites. If there is any doubt about whether something is appropriate, a staff member isinstructed to err on the side of caution and not use the web site or check with a CTDsupervisor. If a referenced third-party web site is later determined to containinappropriate content, the staff member may be subject to discipline.