Course Detail
WRIT 102 First-Year Writing IIWRIT 102 IS Sec 3, University of Mississippi 3 credit hours |
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Instructor Information: |
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Instructor name: Instructor Information: I've also taught summer courses through Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and worked with teen-agers in Saudi Arabia through this program. I am excited to be teaching a WRIT 102 iStudy course. This is a highly dynamic writing course where I will be giving lots of feedback on all your assignments. I am accessible so please do reach out. I would love to hear from you. If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact me using the Email Your Instructor link in the course. My office is in Lamar Hall, third floor, suite B, room 19. You can text or class me on my cell phone (662-3803290). I am also available for zoom conferences.
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Contact Information: |
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If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the Email Your Instructor link in the Lessons or Content page. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line. You can expect a response within 72 hours, although it may be longer on weekends. Many instructors reply within 24 hours. For lesson or test administration issues, please contact the iStudy department: The University of Mississippi Phone: (662) 915-7313, toll-free (877) 915-7313 |
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Course Description |
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This independent study course, WRIT 102 (Writing 102) is a theme-based, first-year writing course designed to build on writing skills learned in WRIT 100/101 and develop critical thinking and research skills appropriate for use in academic writing. The course pays special attention to developing argumentative skills, analyzing texts, and synthesizing information into thoughtful, coherent essays and projects. Students enrolled in WRIT 102 will produce papers that are longer and more in-depth than in WRIT 100/101. |
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Textbook Information: |
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Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course. |
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Course Objectives: |
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Objectives include (but are not limited to):
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Course Outline: |
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This course consists of 14 instructional lessons You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance. * NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. |
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Lesson | Reading Assignments | Due for Grades | Suggested Pacing Guide (if you want to complete the course in a traditional semester) |
Start Here | *You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.*NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. | Syllabus Quiz | Week 1 |
0 | Introduction to Course | All videos have a quiz Introduction video, reflection |
Week 1 |
Project One: Analyzing Writing and Reflecting | |||
1 | The World Happiness Report and Paragraph Construction | Assignment | Week 1 |
2 | Analyzing an Essay assignment | Assignment | Week 2 |
Synthesis Paper | |||
3 | What is a Synthesis Paper? | Assignment | Week 3 |
4 | Writing with Multiple Sources; drafting the synthesis paper | synthesis worksheet and synthesis rough draft | Week 4 |
5 | Quantitative Data Assignment | synthesis final draft Quantitative data homework |
Week 5 |
Research Paper Part 1 | |||
6 | Research Proposal | submitting the research proposal | Week 6 |
7 | Gathering Research: The Annotated Bibliography | Annotated Bibliography | Week 7 |
Mid Term Exam | Timed Essay | To be completed before proceeding | Week 7 |
MIDPOINT OF COURSE | All assignments that come before the exam must be completed and submitted. All assignments not completed and submitted before you take the midterm exam WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO. |
All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course | The exact date the semester students are required to reach the midpoint is specified in their registration information. |
Research Paper Part 2 | |||
8 | Drafting the Research Paper | Rough draft of Research paper | Week 8 |
9 | Conferencing | Assignment | Week 9 |
10 | Revised Final Draft | Assignment | Week 10 |
MULTIMODAL PROJECT | |||
11 | Multimodal Project | Assignment | Week 11 |
12 | Final Draft | Assignment | Week 12 |
EPILOGUE REFLECTION | |||
13 | Rough Draft | Assignment | Week 13 |
14 | Final Draft | Assignment | Week 14 |
Final Exam | Final Timed Essay | To be completed before proceeding | Week 15 (Finals) |
Grading: |
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Grading Scale: The grading format is as follows:
Nota Bene: Grading may take up to 5 working days. Please do not email me grade-related questions before 5 days have elapsed. Students must complete all assignments in order to pass the class. A process grade will also be part of your assignment grade. You will lose points for failure to submit any process materials (quizzes, drafts, bibliographies, etc). These process materials are explained in each major assignment sheet. You will not be allowed to submit a final draft of a major assignment if you have not submitted a rough draft and received feedback. FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE. You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded. |