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New Jersey Institute of TechnologyDigital Commons @ NJITHumanities Syllabi NJIT SyllabiSpring 2019HUM 102-L23: Writing from ResearchChristopher E. GuarinoFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/hum-syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the NJIT Syllabi at Digital Commons @ NJIT. It has been accepted for inclusion inHumanities Syllabi by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ NJIT. For more information, please contact digitalcommons@njit.edu.Recommended CitationGuarino, Christopher E., "HUM 102-L23: Writing from Research" (2019). Humanities Syllabi. 87.https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/hum-syllabi/87HUM 102 – L23; T,Th 1NJITHUM 102 - L23: Writing from ResearchInstructor: Christopher E. Guarino, M.A.               christopher.e.guarino@njit.eduClass Times: Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am – 9:50amLocation: CKB 220 Office hours: by appointmentPrerequisite: HUM 101Course DescriptionHUM 102 is an introduction to writing using both primary and secondary sources.  Whilebuilding on the skills you learned and practiced in HUM 101, HUM 102 asks you to develop research questions, find and cite sources, conduct your own primary research, and synthesize elements of research into coherent wholes.  To do so successfully, you willbe asked to understand and interpret sources and put them in conversation with each other, as well as correctly document and attribute them.  Overall, the general purpose of this class is to set you up for research and writing success in your future courses, both inside and outside of your major.Course GoalsDuring this course you will: Explore and refine research topics Find, evaluate and choose sources effectively  Practice writing from primary and secondary research, developing different types of research projects that use fieldwork, library, and online research methods Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions of bibliographic citation Demonstrate an understanding of intellectual property, plagiarism, and the importance of distinguishing between source material and one’s own work. Draft, review, and revise multiple versions of a single writing projectRequired TextsWhile there is no required textbook for this course, readings will be posted to MOODLE. For this reason, you should check MOODLE regularly. I also very strongly recommend acquiring a copy of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, as you will likely need it in the future:American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.Alternatively, you can visit the website for the Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab). The web address is below:https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.htmlHUM 102 – L23; T,Th 2Assignments & AssessmentYour grade breakdown is as follows:Research WritingConcept Map 10.00%Research Proposal 15.00%Annotated Bibliography15.00%Research Report 25.00%Poster and Presentation15.00%Disciplinary Interview 5.00%Class Participation* 15.00%Total 100.00%*Class participation includes attendance, discussion, informal class writings, and peer reviews. Use of your cell phone during class will adversely affect your class participation grade.Individual and group work will be evaluated according to the university’s grading scale.A B+ B C+ C D F100 – 90 89 – 87 86 – 80 79 – 77 76 – 70 69 – 60 59  –  0AttendanceAttendance is critical to your success in this class.  Participation in in-class activities, discussions, and workshops will contribute to your knowledge, ability, and performance.  Participation cannot be demonstrated by chronic absences or sickness, similar to the professional world.  At a minimum, this means showing up on time, being prepared, and contributing to class discussions.  Your level of engagement with the material will subsequently impact how much you get from the class.You may miss up to one week of class without penalty.  Every subsequent unexcused absence will result in the deduction of participation points. If you are absent for legitimate reasons (family emergency, illness) you must provide a doctor’s note or a note from your dean. Attendance on workshop days is mandatory.  If you know in advance that you will miss one of these days, please meet with me to arrange an alternative solution.HUM 102 – L23; T,Th 3Peer ReviewPeer review enhances your critical reading, writing, and thinking abilities by providing you with feedback on your writing. In addition, peer review is critical to the scientific process. For each peer review session, you should bring (1) a draft of your writing and (2)your computer or notebook to work on your writing.Assignment Submission and GradingAll assignments must be submitted online through MOODLE. I will not accept emailed work, unless otherwise specified. Specific formatting guidelines will vary according to each assignment, so please follow the explicit guidelines found on individual assignment sheets.Assignments are due by the beginning of class. Late assignments will receive a deduction of one letter grade per class period late. Assignments that are one week late or more will receive no credit. Exceptions will be made for excused absences. Please contact your classmates for missed work in the case that you are absent.I will make every attempt to grade and return your assignments within two weeks of submission.TechnologyIf you need to get a hold of me email is my preferred method. I will respond to your emails within 24 business hours. Please plan accordingly. Remember to maintain an appropriate tone in all school-related correspondence. This means to include an appropriate SUBJECT line, your NAME, and COURSE NUMBER and SECTION in all emails. I will not respond to emails that do not include the sender’s name.Cell phones should not be used during class unless needed for a specific activity. Please set them to silent as a courtesy to your classmates and instructor.Laptops should only be open when we are drafting or you are taking notes. For discussions and presentations they should remain closed.NJIT University Code on Academic IntegrityThe New Jersey Institute of Technology is an institution dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge through teaching and research. We expect out graduates to assume positions of leadership within their professions and communities. Honesty in your academic work will develop into professional integrity.The NJIT Code of Academic Integrity embodies a spirit of mutual trust and intellectual honesty that is central to the very nature of the university and represents the highest possible expression of shared values among the members of the university community. HUM 102 – L23; T,Th 4All assignments submitted shall be considered "graded work" and all aspects of your coursework are covered by the Code on Academic Integrity. All projects and homework assignments are to be completed individually unless otherwise specified. The full text of the NJIT University Code on Academic Integrity can be found at www.njit.edu/education/pdf/academic-integrity-code-pdf.Special NeedsEvery 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 Student Disability Services at 973-596-3420. Please note that accommodation documentation needs to be updated every semester, so speak with Student Disability Services regularly.The Writing Center The Writing Center (G17 Central King Building) is available for one-hour individual and group appointment with professional writing tutors both onsite and online. This resource is indented to help you improve your communication and writing skills. Tutors and help with planning assignments, improving your writing, refining an essay or multimedia project, or other communication-based needs. For more information, please visit http://humanities.njit.edu/writingcenter.******If you are absent, find out what you missed from a classmate:Your Class ContactsName: _______________________________  Phone: _____________________Email: ___________________________________________________________Name: _______________________________  Phone: _____________________Email: ___________________________________________________________HUM 102 – L23; T,Th 5HUM 102 Course Schedule – Spring 2018Subject to change at instructor’s discretionIn Class Topic/WorkWeek 11/22/19 Introductions / Syllabus / Course Theme1/24/19What is Research Writing? Research as a ProcessAssignResearchProjectWeek 21/29/19Brainstorming Research Topics Argument as ConversationAssign ConceptMap1/31/19 WORKSHOP – Concept MapsWeek 32/5/19How to Read Research Argument as ConversationDUE:Concept Map2/7/19 Reading Review Articles◦ Jost & van der Toorn (2012)Week 42/12/19 Reading Individual Articles/Studies◦ Laurin, Shepherd, & Kay (2010)2/14/19 Synthesis◦ Jost, et al. (2017)Week 52/19/19Turning a Topic into a Question Developing Your Research QuestionAssignResearchProposal2/21/19 WORKSHOP – Research QuestionsWeek 62/26/19 Writing Research Proposals – Significance2/28/19 Research Methods OverviewWeek 7 3/5/19 Searching for Sources AssignAnnotatedBibliographyHUM 102 – L23; T,Th 63/7/19 Organizing Sources DUE: ProposalWeek 83/12/19 Citation, Plagiarism, & Academic Integrity3/14/19 Writing an Annotated BibliographyWeek 93/19/19SPRING RECESS – NO CLASSKeep Workingon Your Project3/21/19Week 103/26/19 WORKSHOP - Annotated Bibliography3/28/19 Annotation and Summary of Research ArticlesDUE:AnnotatedBibliographyWeek 114/2/19Writing the Introduction Review of Thesis and Topic Sentences4/4/19 WORKSHOP - IntroductionsWeek 124/9/19 WORKSHOP – Research Papers4/11/19 WORKSHOP – Research Papers Assign PostersWeek 134/16/19Crafting Research Posters Poster Demonstration and Critique4/18/19 WORKSHOP - Research PosterWeek 144/23/19 POSTER PRESENTATIONSDUE:ResearchPoster4/25/19 POSTER PRESENTATIONSWeek 154/30/19 POSTER PRESENTATIONS5/2/19 POSTER PRESENTATIONSDUE: ResearchPaper

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