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Textbooks:

• APA Manual, fifth edition
• The Allyn & Bacon Guide to Writing, Allyn & Bacon, third edition

Things you must remember:

• Homework and assignments can NOT be turned in late! EVER! Don't even ask for an exception.
• If you miss class, you are expected to talk to a classmate to find out what you missed. Make sure that you have someone else’s telephone number. I will NOT spend extra time explaining to you what you have missed.
• Please download AIM (AOL Instant Messaging) or MSN so I can contact you easily.
• There will be NO opportunities to make up work that you have missed in class.
• Check your e-mail messages EVERY DAY because I send important messages.
• Please do not eat in class unless you want to share with everyone.
• Everything you write needs to be TYPED (font: Times, 12 pt.) and DOUBLE-SPACED.
• On everything you turn in, write your name, the project number (or assignment name), the draft number, the date, and your teacher's name.
• When turning in your final drafts, also include ALL your previous drafts in a folder.
• Being late not only disturbs class but is also a sign of disrespect for your classmates and your teacher. If you are late 3 times, it counts as one absence!
• Plagiarism means an automatic F in this class. No exception! If you are unsure about what plagiarism is, ASK your teacher or someone in the writing lab.
• "Extra credit" can change only up to 5% of your final grade. I strongly encourage it, since individual work is always welcome, but do not count on it to get you an A when you have a C in this class. Start thinking about the grade you want early!
• Bring a stapler to class and staple everything!
• If you have ANY questions, please ask your teacher.
• EVERY time you miss class, you lose points... and if you miss SEVEN times (that includes conference time), you get an automatic F in the class. NO EXCEPTION!

 

Grading:

• Good grades are not given by the teacher; they are earned by the student!
• If you are unsure of your grammar and spelling, go to the writing lab.
• Every paper you write will be graded on a 100-point scale.
• Here is the general breakdown of the grades (THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!):

Attendance and participation: 10%

Journals/Readings/Quizzes/Daily Homework: 10%

Project 1: Writer's Autobiography: 10%

Project 2: Personal Essay: 15%

Project 3: Summary: 5%

Project 4: Literature Review: 15%

Project 5: Interview: 15%

Project 6: Final Research Project: 20%

 

Schedule: Go to the assignment page to see the detailed schedule for the semester.

Resources:

• Visit the Purdue libraries and learn how to use them
• To write in our online journal, go to Blogger.com
• Use the online Longman dictionary or the Merriam-Webster dictionary
• Go visit the OWL (Online Writing Lab) to sign up for help with your papers
• The online APA website can help you with APA style and much more
• The CORE Tutorial can help you learn more about conducting research projects at Purdue.
• If you feel homesick, overwhelmed, or depressed, CAPS can help you for free
• For workshops on how to have a better PURDUE experience, click here