2024F 121Z-06

Writing 121z-06 Syllabus

On page two of this syllabus...

Grading System

Course Objectives and Description

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.

...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.

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

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

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

Click here for the grading system.

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

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

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

"Should I cli above?"

Things You Need

Week One Need to Do

"What's Due When?"

(besides paper and pen/pencil)

Click on me for a quasi-personal greeting.

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

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.)

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

• internet service

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

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

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

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

There's no textbook to buy!

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

Resources for You

Assignments, Readings, Due Dates, Moodle...

Essay Writing

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

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

Where to find writing and reading assignments

(click here if you want page one)

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

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

Click here for Moodle Help

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

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

Counseling -- Free counseling! (click)

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

Due Dates/Late Policy (click)

Plagiarism note (click here)

"Should I cli above?"

Emailing Me

In-Class Electronics

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.

Some Special Circumstances

Attendance and Participation

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Click here for some advice on crafting effective emails.

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