Welcome to English 101 - 91

 

Contact Information

Instructor: Dr, Timothy Murphy 
Office Hours: By appointment (virtually) and possibly before class by appointment. Note, in the case of virtual appointments, a Zoom meeting link will be emailed to students.
Email: Timothy.Murphy@Quincycollege.edu

 

Course Description

Writing is often seen as a method of communicating what we know. While that is an important function of writing, one that allows us to inform and persuade others, and one that we will discuss over the course of the semester, writing is also an important tool for inquiry. Writing is itself a means of learning, of figuring out what we believe, and of sorting through difficult issues while formulating, developing, and refining our ideas and arguments. Good writing is as much about quality thinking as it is about putting words down on the page.

Because the process of writing is similar whether you’re a novice or an expert, we may explore some concepts that you have addressed in the past, whether in high school or other college / university courses. However, I hope that this class gives you the opportunity to take the discoveries you have previously made and expand and enhance them.

It is also important to note that, practically speaking, this is a required course for all students who have demonstrated acceptable writing proficiency as measured by a standard test or satisfactory completion of ENG 090.  This course will emphasize developing the student's ability to articulate his/her thoughts in writing a coherent, unified, and well-structured composition.  The student will write a series of papers.  The student will also learn the techniques needed to produce a library research paper.  The required research paper is a major component of the course. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO 1. Read critically and distinguish between opinion and evidence.

CLO 2. Compose unified coherent paragraphs that develop topic sentences with detailed support.

CLO 3. Compose essays using various rhetorical strategies.

CLO 4. Compose essays with a developed thesis.

CLO 5. Compose a research paper following commonly accepted standards.

CLO 6. Utilize various strategies (discovering ideas, providing evidence, idea organization, revising and editing) to write essays in class and outside of class.

CLO 7. Develop proficiency in oral communication through a brief class presentation.)

Course Materials

All materials will be available through our class Canvas site. You can access them on your laptop/tablet in class or else print them out beforehand.

Course Textbook:

  • None required

Third-party Software:

During this course, you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you should not provide personal information about yourself or your classmates on a public site. Where appropriate, you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personal information. If you have any concerns about this process, please contact your instructor.

Course Syllabus & Course Map

What's the point of the Course Map?

The Course Map allows you to see the why of the course content. By referring to this map, you will be able to see which course- and module-level objectives are linked to each module's assessments and activities.

Academic Integrity

Please read and familiarize yourself with the following Quincy College academic integrity policies: 

  • Student Code of Conduct: Students at Quincy College are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards. Academic dishonesty is considered a serious breach of these ethical standards because it interferes with the College mission to provide a high-quality education in which no student enjoys an unfair advantage over any other. Please refer to Policy 6.16: Student Code of Conduct Policy in the QC Policy Manual Links to an external site..
  • Academic Integrity: Academic dishonesty is also destructive to the College community, which is grounded in a system of mutual trust and places a high value on personal integrity and individual responsibility. Please refer to Policy 5.15: Academic Integrity Policy in the QC Policy Manual Links to an external site..
  • The Quincy College Policy Manual: For detailed information about the mission, vision, commitment to excellence, and general policies of Quincy College, please refer to the QC Policy Manual Links to an external site..

Accessibility & Privacy Policies

Various tools and technologies will be utilized throughout this course. For information on the privacy and accessibility standards of specific technologies, please refer to the following policies:

QC Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides academic support, accommodations, and many other services to meet student accessibility needs. For further information, or if you feel you require support, please contact Student Accessibility Services Links to an external site..

QC Student Success

Need Help?

Free support services are available for QC's online learners. You can access resources and assistance through QC's Student Services. Links to an external site.

Next Steps: Begin This Course

Complete the following:

  1. Review the material in the Start Here module.
  2. Complete the Getting to Know You Survey.
  3. Participate in the Course Introductions discussion board.
  4. Complete the Syllabus & Course Quiz.

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