College Writing & Research Mr. Cooper 2013-2014

Contact Me: ccooper@valhallaschools.org (914) 683-5000 Voicemail x6533

Course Enrollment Course enrollment forms have already been handed in to the teacher. Enrollment forms were mailed to WCC on Tuesday, September 17, 2013.

Payment Cost of the course is $179.00 (3 credit course) Payment must be sent to WCC by October 31, 2013.

Course Withdrawal If you decide to not take the course for college credit, you must notify WCC in writing: ace@sunywcc.edu The final date to officially withdraw from an ACE class and receive a refund is November 18, 2013.

Purpose “College Writing & Research will teach students ways to write more effectively by using correct grammar, sound logic, and persuasive rhetoric. Together as a class, we will read and discuss writings by different authors, but student writing will be the primary focus of the class. Through prewriting techniques, writing, revision, reading, and discussion, we will analyze the relationships between writing and thinking. The course also introduces research techniques, including the use of the library, the conventions and principles of documentation, as well as evaluation and integration of sources. Students should expect to read and write outside of class meetings; to participate actively in class; to write and revise their work; and to speak constructively about the work of fellow students.” –WCC Catalogue “We’re going to research a bunch of stuff and write some essays.” –Mr. Cooper

Curriculum Required Texts: Units: Student’s Book of College English: Rhetoric, Readings, Handbook They Say, I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing Units: Writing the College / Narrative Essay “I’d Like to Have an Argument” Is Higher Education Worth the Price? Is Pop Culture Actually Good for You? Is Fast Food the New Tobacco? Why Does it Matter Who Wins the Big Game?

Focus on Literary Analysis Close reading Analysis of literary components and styles Author’s purpose, intended audience, rhetoric, etc.

Focus on the Writing Process In-class writing workshops Argumentative / Research Writing process: draft – final revision Write, write, write!

Class Policies College class Essays may be turned in late at a cost of 5 points per day No other assignments are accepted late Opportunities for revision – grades are not negotiable

Finis Let me know if you need anything!