Heald College Teri Tosspon, M.A.

 Mechanics of communication,  reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  sentence structure,  verb-tense agreement, and  punctuation  strengthens the student’s written and oral communication skills.

 Write paragraphs using various formats (cause and effect, comparison/contrast, persuasion, description, and narration).  Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.  Edit their written sentences and paragraphs.  Prepare and give an oral presentation.

 Instructor Information  Teri Tosspon, M.A    (949)  Office hours: MWF afternoons and by appointment

 Bundle  Scarry, S. & Scarry, J. (2008). The Writer's Workplace: Building College Writing Skills (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.  Merriam-Webster. (2004). The Merriam-Webster English dictionary. Merrian-Webster  Robitaille, J. & Connelly, B. (2003). Writer’s Resources CD-ROM 2.0 ( 2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

 Exams30%  Projects and Assignments 60%  Journals, papers  Participation10%  2-3 graded activities a night

 Born on a farm in the middle of Nebraska Education  University of Nebraska- Lincoln - Masters  Oxford University, England  University of California Irvine – Masters/PhD  Hobbies? Writing, reading, painting, baking/cooking, running, editing papers for previous students…

 See Pg 4-5 of the Syllabus  Write EVERY due date in your planner TODAY.

COURSE AT A GLANCE Mtg 1 7/19 · Introductions · Importance of Communication · Course Policies and Syllabus Read “How to Mark a Book,” pgs 645 OR “What is Intelligence” 669 Homework: Chapter 1 “Strategies for the Active Reader” USE READING WORKSHEET-- Journal 1: Reflection/Plans Topics to be covered on that day Homework: due at the next meeting Chapters and readings are in the big book Whenever you are assigned an article, use the “Reading Worksheet” Journals are to be typed whenever possible and turned in at beginning of the next class meeting.

 If you miss 14 days in a row, you will be dropped.  Studies have shown that 85% attendance is minimum for success.  There are graded activities during class period  If you need to miss class, Call MRS TOSSPON as soon as you know you are going to be absent ( ).

 Each student has the opportunity to make up one missed major in-class graded event.  You MAY make up one (1) quiz or exam.

Blue or White Scrubs for MEDICAL Layer appropriately- White Only NO Canvas/Fabric Shoes- It’s a hazard! Shoes must be covered- no holes or open toed No Piercings and/or excessive jewelry WHITE shoes- Leather only, must have a defined heel No Piping on Scrubs No Externship Scrubs WHITE Outerwear only!!!! NO HOODS

Professional Attire Example NO HOODS

Professional Attire Example NO HOODS

NO HATS OF ANY KIND NO HOODIES OR SWEATSHIRTS NO SUNGLASSES IN THE CLASSROOM MALES & FEMALES: PROFESSIONAL OUTERWEAR ONLY IN THE CLASSROOMS!!!

 copying work/ ideas/ projects from any other person/media  allowing another person to copy or borrow original work in any form  allowing another person to copy answers on a quiz or test or to communicate with another person during a quiz or test  representing the work of another team member as one’s own  stopping or delaying another student in the completion of any work  plagiarism in any form, including failing to give credit to the source of thoughts, words, ideas, or work from any other person, printed material, or web site

 treat others as you would like to be treated.  Respect.

 Be courteous and respectful of everyone and everything  Be prepared for class and actively participate (This includes completing assignments and having required materials)  Raise hand to speak when others are speaking.  Electronic devices are not allowed in class unless they are specially needed and approved by the instructor.  Food or drinks other than water in a re-sealable water bottle are not allowed.  If you need to use the restroom, exit quietly and return quietly.

 -10% for each day late. F or example if an assignment is due Monday at 9am, and it is not submitted until Tuesday at 9am, the maximum grade received will be a 90%.  If you phone/text/ , you will get a 24hr grace period!  (late work should be submitted via )  Work conducted during class that is missed cannot be made up (except in the case of tests).

1. Contact the instructor 2. Make corrections 3. Resubmit no later than 1 week

 During lectures, presentations, and discussion monitors should be turned off unless otherwise approved.  If you need to take a call during class hours, immediately leave the room.  Do not have a conversation (voice or text) in the classroom.