2024F 121Z-06

(besides paper and pen/pencil)

Need help with internet access? Want free printing or a computer loan? Click here.

...is info on

• resources for you
• essay writing
• my attendance policy
• stuff you need to know if you need to withdraw

...mostly some nitty-gritty rules for how we'll operate in particular situations. Click here for page two.

Click on me for a quasi-personal greeting.

• printer (yes, really! Hover here for why)

• internet service

Click this Moodle link for the "Writing Principles Presentation" assignment. In week one, you need to select a topic and due date.

Click here for the grading system.

Description: Click for an overview of what the class is about, why it's important, and how it will operate.

Why this system? Because I hate grading more than you do. Click if you want to know why.

Writing 121z-06 Syllabus

Should you read the above? Click here for an answer...

Grading System

Nothing in this class gets points or letter grades attached to it...but you will have a grade at the end of the term, and you'll know how to get it.

Week One Need to Do

Click this Moodle link for the diagnostic writing assignment, which is due during week one. (The exact due date and time are on the schedule and assignment.)

Yes, click on the schedule. You'll need to--a lot. Stay on track! Be organized!

"What's Due When?"

Click here to go to the schedule on the class web site on Moodle

There's no textbook to buy!

Things You Need

• computer (you can't write well on a phone!)

"Should I cli above?"

On page two of this syllabus...

Course Objectives and Description

Objectives: Click to read what you're learning and what I'm teaching.

James Bryant-Trerise Office: Rook 226 503-594-3255 jamesb@clackamas.edu Office hours: M-Th 9:30-10:00; M and W 3:00-4:00

Fall 2024 TTh 1:00 - 2:50 p.m. McLoughlin 229

Click here for some advice on crafting effective emails.

Click here for Moodle Help

Please no Google docs! Hover here for what to do instead.

Where to find writing and reading assignments

Plagiarism note (click here)

If I do NOT reply when I say I will... (hover here)

Email me whenever you like! I promise to respond within 24 hours, unless you email me between 3 p.m. on a Friday and 12 a.m. on a Monday...in which case I'll respond on Monday.

Emailing Me

Other assistance -- financial, computer borrowing, free printing, basic needs, etc. (click)

Counseling -- Free counseling! (click)

Disability Resource Center -- Click for an explanation and link.

Writing Center -- free help for all your college writing! Click for an explanation and links.

"What if I'm late a lot?" Click for my answer.

Click for my "Threshold Policy" (regarding Standard Written English)

Due Dates/Late Policy (click)

What are essays in this class going to be about? Click for my answer.

you're on page two of the Writing 121z-04 Syllabus

Assignments, Readings, Due Dates, Moodle...

Some Special Circumstances

Click here if you need to withdraw or change your grading option...or if you're simply not showing up.

"Why do you have an attendance policy when I only harm myself with absences or tardiness?"

Attendance and Participation

"What if I'm absent a lot?" Click for my answer.

In-Class Electronics

In general...please don't. It's distracting. You'll occasionally need to access Moodle or something else online during class, but please do so only when directed.

"Should I cli above?"

Resources for You

Essay Writing

Why write essays? Why learn to write better essays? Click for my answer.

James Bryant-Trerise Office: Rook 226 503-594-3255 jamesb@clackamas.edu Office hours: M-Th 9:30-10:00; M and T 3:00-4:00

(click here if you want page one)