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New Jersey Institute of Technology Digital Commons @ NJIT Humanities Syllabi NJIT Syllabi Fall 2023 ENGL-101 (063): Introduction to Academic Writing Nancy Burke Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/hum-syllabi Recommended Citation Burke, Nancy, "ENGL-101 (063): Introduction to Academic Writing" (2023). Humanities Syllabi. 615. https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/hum-syllabi/615 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the NJIT Syllabi at Digital Commons @ NJIT. It has been accepted for inclusion in Humanities Syllabi by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ NJIT. For more information, please contact digitalcommons@njit.edu. 	New	Jersey	Institute	of	Technology	Introduction	to	Academic	Writing		ENGL	101		063	10:00	am	to	11:20	am	Wednesday	and	Friday	Room	FMH	319										Fall	2023		Nancy	Burke	email:	nbt4@njit.edu	Office	hours:			by	appointment	on	Webex		Office	location:		TBD			 	Course	Description	ENGL	101	is	an	introduction	to	college-level	writing.	In	this	course,	students	are	introduced	to	writing’s	rhetorical	dimensions;	they	are	asked	to	consider	the	purpose,	audience,	occasion,	and	genre	that	are	called	for	in	a	variety	of	writing,	speaking,	or	visual	assignments.	The	course	also	focuses	on	writing	processes,	asking	students	to	brainstorm	topics,	collect	ideas	and	research,	write	drafts,	and	revise	their	writing	based	on	writing’s	disciplinary	rules,	on	self-reflection	and	on	peer	and	class	feedback.	Academic	writing	begins	from	the	assumption	that	written,	visual,	and	spoken	texts	can	be	in	conversation	with	each	other.	Students	are	asked	to	read	challenging	articles,	essays,	and	prose	(and	to	consider	visual	and	spoken	compositions)	which	serve	as	both	models	of	effective	communication	and	as	beginning	places	for	students’	own	arguments	and	analyses.		Prerequisites	Entrance	is	determined	by	assessment	results.	Students	who	have	successfully	completed	ENGL	099	are	admitted	to	this	class.		Students	must	receive	a	C	or	better	to	pass	this	course.			Course	Goals	During	this	course	you	will:	● Gain	knowledge	of	writing’s	rhetorical	dimensions	● Use	writing	as	a	tool	for	critical	thinking	and	reflection	● Practice	writing	as	a	process	by	using	various	brainstorming,	invention,	revision,	and	editing	strategies	● Write	in	several	genres	that	utilize	analysis,	reflection,	narrative,	critique,	and	argument	skills		● Practice	using	the	conventions	of	written,	spoken,	and	visual	composition	● Practice	writing	and	creating	in	digital	environments						2		 		No	required	text	This	course	makes	use	of	books	and	resources	found	on	http://library.njit.edu	and	other	pdf	and	word	document	files	provided	by	the	instructor	as	well	as	Open	Educational	Resources	(available	for	free	on	the	Web).			Assignments	&	Assessment	A	student’s	final	grade	for	the	course	will	be	divided	into	the	following	parts:		Participation	and	attendance	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 15%		Your	participation	and	attendance	grade	includes	attendance	AND	your	consistently	active	presence	and	performance	in	class	and	submission	of	all	assignments	on	time.		Class	participation	includes	regular	attendance,	engagement	in	class	activities	and	discussions,	reading,	writing,	critical	thinking,	discussing,	interpreting,	analyzing,	synthesizing,	asking	questions	and	responding	to	one	another.		Participation	is	required	for	all	in-class	activities,	including	drafting,	revising,	discussions,	peer	and	class	reviews.		Class	time	may	consist	of	discussion	board	writings,	short	writing	assignments	which	may	include	responses	to	assigned	readings,	topic	exploration,	prewriting	activities	including	brainstorming	and	outlining,	writing	to	learn,	developing,	organizing,	transitioning	and	reflecting	on	the	writing	process.		All	of	your	work	on	these	short	assignments	and	in	workshops	is	included	in	your	participation	grade.		Level	of	engagement	with	the	process	and	materials	is	often	correlated	with	success	on	assignments.		Classroom	activities	are	designed	to	aid	in	students’	understanding	and	developing	a	writing	process	of	their	own	that	can	be	applied	to	most	writing	tasks.		Literacy	narrative	essay	(3-4	pages)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 15	This	essay	focuses	on	a	notable	moment	or	aspect	of	your	becoming	literate;	it’s	written	in	the	first	person	and	defines	and	develops	your	approach	to	language	use	and	genre.			Argument	(position)	essay	(4-5	pages)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 20	This	essay	extracts	academic	arguments	from	2	assigned	readings/sources	and	presents	a	claim	that	may	be	supported	or	disputed	by	those	sources,	by	real-world	examples	and	by	your	own	academic	knowledge.				Rhetorical	analysis	essay	(3-4	pages)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 15	This	essay	assignment	analyzes	(breaks	down)	two	texts	and	examines	the	context	and	rhetorical	strategies	used;	the	two	sets	of	parts	are	compared	and	synthesized	using	details	from	each	source	to	form	an	overall	assessment.			Research	argument	essay	(5-6	pages)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 25	This	essay	is	focused	coherently	on	your	argument	and	uses	4-5	library	sources	for	support;		this	work	will	help	prepare	you	for	more	extended	research	writing	in	ENGL	102.			Oral	presentation	and	Powerpoint	on	research	argument	 	 	 	 10	You	will	have	the	chance	to	present	to	the	class	your	research	findings.			3		 		Individual	and	group	work	will	be	evaluated	according	to	the	university’s	grading	scale.		A	=	100-90	 B+	=	89=87	 B	=	86-80	 C+	=	79-77	 C	=	76-70	 D	=	69-60	 F	=	59-0			First-Year	Writing	Procedures	for	Student	Success:		Attendance	and	participation		You	may	miss	up	to	one	week	of	class	(or	two	classes)	without	penalty.		Every	subsequent	unexcused	absence	will	result	in	the	deduction	of	participation	points.		Regular	participation	in	class	activities	and	workshops	(many	are	graded)	is	required	to	earn	participation	points.		Not	participating	in	the	writing	process	will	be	met	with	further	deductions.		More	than	six	unexcused	absences	(three	weeks	of	the	course)	can	result	in	failure	of	the	course:		Activities	and	workshopping	as	part	of	the	writing	process	cannot	be	made	up,	and	not	participating	in	these	classes	often	leaves	students	disconnected	from	the	practical	skills	needed	for	each	genre.				Students	who	expect	to	miss	class	for	religious	observances	should	contact	their	instructor	about	these	dates	at	the	beginning	of	the	semester	(per	university	policy).				All	assignments	must	be	submitted	on	Canvas	(which	automatically	assesses	for	plagiarism	and	AI	generation	using	Turnitin).		Please	follow	the	specific	instructions	for	each	assignment.			Essays		There	are	4	formal	essays	completed	in	ENGL	101:	Literacy	narrative,	argument	(position),	rhetorical	analysis,	and	research	argument.					Students	must	submit	at	least	one	rough	draft	and	a	final	draft	to	be	considered	for	a	grade	for	that	assignment.		Without	engaging	in	the	writing	process	throughout	the	semester	on	required	assignments,	students	cannot	pass	the	course.			Students	will	receive	feedback	from	instructors	as	a	vital	step	in	the	writing/revision	process.			These	guiding	comments	should	be	followed	by	students	in	the	drafting	process,	and	this	process	will	be	assessed	as	part	of	students’	participation	grade.		Drafts	may	also	be	reviewed	in	small	peer	groups	during	class	time	or	in	whole-class	review	(when	students	volunteer	their	drafts	to	be	improved	by	the	class).			Class	activities	and	discussion	are	vital	in	evaluating	students’	engagement	with	coursework	and	are	often	graded	as	part	of	the	participation	grade	(15%	of	their	overall	grade	for	the	course).					Late	Work	Late	work	will	not	be	accepted	(except	in	the	case	of	an	excused	absence).		Students	should	contact	their	instructor	in	advance	of	due	dates	when	having	difficulty	completing	an	assignment.		4		 		Technology	Canvas	is	NJIT’s	learning	management	system.		In	First-Year	Writing	(FYW)	instructors	and	students	use	this	system	for	all	activities	including	submitting	essays,	sharing	course	materials,	creating	discussions,	and	grading	assignments.	There	are	no	written	exams	in	FYW.		Participation	on	discussion	boards	or	other	short	essays	or	responses	are	regularly	completed	on	Canvas	and	will	count	toward	students’	participation	grade.				Students	use	their	NJIT	email	as	the	primary	method	of	communication.		Maintain	an	appropriate	tone	in	all	school-related	correspondence.			Include	an	appropriate	subject	line	and	your	name	in	all	emails	for	more	efficient	correspondence.				Students	should	not	use	cell	phones	during	class	unless	needed	for	a	specific	activity.		Resist	the	distraction	and	focus	on	one	thing	at	a	time	-	classroom	lessons,	activities	and	discussion.		Active	engagement	in	class	leads	to	better	outcomes	in	grading.		Everyone	should	set	phones	to	silent	as	a	courtesy.			Laptops	should	only	be	used	when	we	are	drafting,	researching,	note	taking	or	otherwise	engaging	in	classroom	activities.		Students	should	practice	professional,	focused	behavior	now	to	enhance	preparation	for	the	work	world!			NJIT	University	Code	on	Academic	Integrity		Academic	Integrity	is	the	cornerstone	of	higher	education	and	is	central	to	the	ideals	of	this	course	and	the	university.	Cheating	is	strictly	prohibited	and	devalues	the	degree	that	you	are	working	on.	As	a	member	of	the	NJIT	community,	it	is	your	responsibility	to	protect	your	educational	investment	by	knowing	and	following	the	academic	code	of	integrity	policy	that	is	found	at:		http://www5.njit.edu/policies/sites/policies/files/academic-integrity-code.pdf		Please	note	that	it	is	my	professional	obligation	and	responsibility	to	report	any	academic	misconduct	to	the	Dean	of	Students	Office.	Any	student	found	in	violation	of	the	code	by	cheating,	plagiarizing	or	using	any	online	software	inappropriately	will	result	in	disciplinary	action.	This	may	include	a	failing	grade	of	F,	and/or	suspension	or	dismissal	from	the	university.	If	you	have	any	questions	about	the	code	of	Academic	Integrity,	please	contact	the	Dean	of	Students	Office	at	dos@njit.edu.			All	assignments	submitted	shall	be	considered	"graded	work"	and	all	aspects	of	your	coursework	are	covered	by	the	Code	on	Academic	Integrity.		Written	and	visual	works	are	to	be	completed	individually	unless	otherwise	specified.		Chat	GPT	First-Year	Writing	(FYW)	follows	the	guidelines	from	the	NJIT	University	Code	of	Academic	Integrity:		5		 “Artificial	intelligence	usage	is	not	permitted	in	this	course.		The	expectation	of	this	course	is	for	students	to	work	through	the	course	without	assistance	from	any	type	of	artificial	intelligence	to	better	develop	their	own	skills	in	this	content	area.		As	such,	artificial	intelligence	usage	is	not	permitted	throughout	this	course.”			Accessibility	Needs	Every	attempt	will	be	made	to	accommodate	qualified	students	with	disabilities.		If	you	are	a	student	with	a	documented	disability,	please	see	me	as	early	in	the	semester	as	possible	to	discuss	the	necessary	accommodations,	and/or	contact	the	Office	of	Accessibility	Resources	and	Services	at	973-596-5417.		The	Writing	Center		The	Writing	Center	(G17	Central	King)	is	available	online	for	individual	and	group	appointments	with	professional	writing	tutors.		This	resource	helps	you	to	improve	your	communication	and	writing	skills.		Tutors	can	help	with	planning	assignments,	improving	your	writing,	refining	an	essay	or	multimedia	project,	or	other	communication-based	needs.		The	Writing	Center	is	not	simply	a	grammar	fix	or	editing	service.		For	more	information,	please	visit:http://www5.njit.edu/writingcenter/schedule-writing-center-appointment/						6		 		ENGL	101	Course	schedule	Subject	to	change	at	instructor’s	discretion	CT	stands	for	custom	text			 	 In-class	topic/work	 At-home	work/readings	due	Week	1	 Sept	6	Class	1	Introductions;	taking	a	tour	of	Canvas	and	the	syllabus.	Watch:	Ta-Nehisi	Coates,	“Advice	on	Writing”				Read:	The	syllabus;		“Shitty	First	Drafts”	by	Anne	Lamott;		PDF	file	in	Canvas	Writing	Guide	Read:	“Unit	I	Intro,	Ch.	1	Intro,	1.1,	&	1.3;”	Write:	Diagnostic	essay	–	Topic:	Yourself	as	a	Writer	and	Reader	Week	1	 Sept		8	Class	2	Discuss	reading;	define	literacies;	brainstorm	different	types	of	literacies;	assign	the	literacy	narrative	essay	Read:WG	“Ch.	3,	Intro-3.3	&	3.8”	;			Write:	Discussion	board	entry:	possible	topics	for	your	literacy	narrative		Week	2	 Sept	13	Class	3		Discuss	characteristics	of	literacy	narratives,	and	the	WG	material;	search	the	Digital	Archives	of	Literacy	Narratives	in	groups	and	find	compelling	examples.	Prewriting	and	draft	1	of	literacy	narrative	essay.	Bring	to	class	for	peer	review	(no	lateness)		Week	2	 Sept	15	Class	4	Peer	review	of	literacy	narratives				Write	revision	plan	for	draft	2	and	revision	for	draft	2	due	at	class	time	on	9/20.	Week	3	 Sept	20	Class	5	Lecture/Discussion:	Reverse	Outline	and	10	on	1	strategy		Prepare	draft	3:	Identify	your	thesis	statements	and	sub-claims	using	the	10	on	1	strategy.	Support	with	evidence.	Week	3	 Sept	22	Class	6		Thesis	statements	and	claims		Final	draft	of	literacy	narrative	essay	due	on	9/27	Week	4	 Sept	27	Class	7			Introduce	new	unit:	Rhetorical	Analysis	essay	assignment.	Watch	a	clip	from	the	Barack	Obama	speech,	“A	More	Begin	to	search	for	a	text	for	your	rhetorical	analysis	essay.	See	Canvas	for	some	examples.	Read:	WG	“Ch.	9,	Intro	-	9.3”.	Read	Chang	article	on	Homework	in	Canvas.	Post	response	on	Discussion	Board	7		 Perfect	Union”	and	“The	Courage	to	Change”	by	Alexandria	Ocacio-Cortez.	Analyze	them	using	the	terms	in	WG	“9.1”.			Suggested	texts	can	be	found	in	Canvas	files.		Week	4	 Sept	29	Class	8	Rhetorical	Strategies	discussion.	Deconstruct	a	text	together	in	class	(group	work)	Google	Doc	Citation	Tool			Finalize	your	selection	of	a	text	for	rhetorical	analysis.	Using	the	10	on	1	outline	strategy,	create	an	outline	for	your	essay	including	intro,	body	paragraph	subtopics	and	conclusion.	Post	link	on	Discussion	Board	incl	article	title,	author,	published	where	and	link	to	the	article	(so	I	can	read	it	too).		Week	5	 Oct	4	Class	9		Workshop:	Common	errors	I	found	in	student	essays.	Writing	clean	prose.	Use	Lanham	for	concision	exercise	(group	work)	Post	on	Discussion	Board.	Read:	“You	Left	out	the	Part	About…”	by	Ta-Nehisi	Coates.	WG	“9.5”	Write	Draft	1	of	your	Rhetorical	Analysis	essay,	due	on	10/6		Week	5	 Oct	6	Class	10	Peer	Review	of	Draft	1	of	your	Rhetorical	Analysis	essay	Review/read	in	Owl/Excelsior	the	section	on	citations/plagiarism.	Write	Draft	2	of	Rhetorical	Analysis.	Due	on		10/11.	Week	6	 Oct	11	Class	11	Quoting	sources	for	analysis.	Citation	review.	Continue	working	on	your	Rhetorical	Analysis	essay.	Final	draft	due	on	10/13	Week	6	 Oct	13	Class	12	Introduce	Argument	Essay	Assignment.	Library	visit	to	introduce	resources	for	research.		Select	your	topic.	Find	preliminary	strong	sources	on	your	topic.	See	Canvas	for	some	related	texts	on	some	suggested	topics.	Works	cited	page	for	your	Argument	essay	including	at	least	2	sources.	Due	on	10/18		Week	7	 Oct	18	Class	13	Introduction	and	Thesis	Development	Workshop.			Write	Draft	1	of	Argument	Essay.	8		 Week	7	 Oct	20	Class	14		Peer	Review	 Write	revision	strategy/list	and	Draft	2	of	Argument	Essay	Week	8	 Oct	25	Class	15	Editing,	revising,	checking	citations	session	Write	Draft	3/Final	Argument	Essay	due	on	10/27			Week	8				Oct	27	Class	16	Intro	Research	Essay.	Developing	a	thesis	in	a	research	essay.	Thesis	placement	options.	Research	your	selected	topic	for	your	Research	Essay.	Begin	to	develop	your	thesis.	Week	9	 Nov	1	Class	17		 Use	10	on	1	method	to	identify	your	thesis/claim	and	sub-topics	for	body	paragraphs.	Create	and	submit	as	a	list	at	assignment	link	in	Canvas.	Week	9	 Nov	3	Class	18	Adding	evidence	to	body	paragraphs	Expand	your	10	on	1	method	list	to	add	evidence	from	research	for	each	body	paragraph.	Turn	in	on	Canvas.	Week	10	Nov	8	Class	19	In-text	citations.		 Write	full	draft	1	of	your	research	essay.	Be	sure	to	cite	where	you	paraphrase,	quote	or	summarize.	Due	next	class.	11/10.	Week	10	Nov	10	Class	20	Peer	review	of	research	essays.	Revision	strategy	list	and	draft	2	Week	11	Nov	15	Class	21	Individual	conferences	to	review	drafts.	Draft	2	of	research	essay	due	next	class.	11/17.	Week	11	Nov	17	Class	22	Okay,	now	what?	Presentation	Skills	overview/video	Finalize	your	draft	3	including	all	edits,	citations,	correct	formatting	and	a	writer’s	letter	reflecting	on	this	unit’s	work.	Week	12	Nov	22	Class	23	Last	class	before	Thanksgiving.	Assign	peer	partners	for	presentation	Gather	visuals	for	your	presentation	of	your	researched	project/subject.	Familiarize	yourself	with	PowerPoint	and	or	9		 preparation.	 Google	slides.	Week	12	Thanksgiving	No	class	-	Thanksgiving	Happy	Thanksgiving	Week	13	Nov	29	Class	24	Presentation	and	discussion	of	common	errors	in	student	work.	Homework:	Practice	your	presentation	with	assigned	peer/student.	Revise	and	prepare	for	your	formal	presentation.	Week	13	Dec	1	Class	25	Schedule	of	student	presentations	Submit	your	slides	and	written	script	on	your	day	of	presentation	on	Canvas.	Week	14	Dec	6	Class	26	Schedule	of	student	presentations	Submit	your	slides	and	written	script	on	your	day	of	presentation	on	Canvas.	Week	14	Dec	8	Class	27	Schedule	of	student	presentations	Submit	your	slides	and	written	script	on	your	day	of	presentation	on	Canvas.	Week	15	Dec	13	Class	28	Schedule	of	student	presentations.	Submit	your	slides	and	written	script	on	your	day	of	presentation	on	Canvas.	Week	15	Dec	15	No	Class	Reading	Day	 	Week	16	Dec	20	Final	Period	Final	Exam	Week:	Course	Wrap	up.		10		 	 Dec	25	 Final	Grades	Posted	Due	Date			 	 	 																															11		 	

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