ENGLISH 155Heald College

Teri Tosspon, M.A.

Course Description

College-level writing skills: research and editing techniques persuasive writing audience analysis language sensitivity

Student Learning Outcomes

Revise their own writing for errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Describe and utilize an acceptable college-level writing style when constructing argumentative and persuasive essays.

Conduct research and integrate research findings into argumentative and/or persuasive essays.

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Student Learning Outcomes, Continued…

Use correct MLA citations and Works Cited pages.

Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of arguments in readings.

Use new vocabulary encountered in readings.

Prepare and give presentations orally.

Instructor Information

Teri Tosspon ttosspon@gmail.com http://ttosspon.wikispaces.com/English+1

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(949) 981-6769 Office hours: W 5-6pm in classroom and

by appointment.

Textbooks

Bundle ISBN: 053845962X Wyrick, J. (2008). Steps to Writing Well with

Additional Readings Wadsworth. (2004). Patterns of Inquiry

Comp21 CD-ROM. Kirszner, L.G., & Mandell, S.R. (2009).

Advantage Books: The Pocket Wadsworth Handbook, 2009 MLA Update Edition (4th ed.)

Robitaille, J., & Connelly, B. (2003). Writer’s Resources CD-ROM 2.0 (2nd ed.).

Grading Policy

Exams 10% Projects and Assignments 80% Participation 10%

About Teri Tosspon

Born on a farm in the middle of Nebraska

Education University of Nebraska- Lincoln - Masters Oxford University, England University of California Irvine –

Masters/PhD

Course Schedule

See Pg 4 of the Syllabus

Attendance 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 (949-981-6769).

Makeup Policy

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!!!

Academic Integrity copying work, ideas, or projects from any other person

or 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

Tosspon’s Policies

treat others as you would like to be treated.

Respect.

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 allowed.

Late Work

-10% for each day late.

Work conducted during class that is missed cannot be made up under any circumstances (except in the case of tests).

Resubmission of Assignments

1. Contact the instructor2. Make corrections3. Resubmit no later than 1 week

Computer Usage

During lectures, presentations, and discussion monitors should be turned off unless otherwise approved.