1. College Writing & Research
Mr. Cooper

2. Contact Me:
(914)
Voic x6533

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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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?

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

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

10. 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

11. Finis
Let me know if you need anything!