english 156 syllabus spring 2015
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ME C176: Orthopedic Biomechanics (4 units)
English 156 Introduction to Report and Technical WritingInstructor: Marcel Kristel Spring 2015
Required Materials
Class: Technical Report Writing Today, 10th edtion,
Riordan & Pauley
Online access to Blackboard
Course Content This course will address principles of technical communication and provide students with a basis for communication problem-solving. The course will familiarize students with the fundamentals of text editing and rhetorical skills and will teach students how to communicate effectively to various target groups, including non-technical audiences who may be outside their field of study. Students will develop effective writing and editing strategies for technical writing and adopt the skills that will assist them in planning and executing written and oral projects.Desired Course OutcomeTo improve proficiency in written and oral communication skillsTo emphasize understanding of and performance in professional written and speaking situations
To develop collaborative projectsTo analyze communication models and create coherent documents To advance students' ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional environments Topics CoveredWritten workemail communication, memos, instructions, log books, lab reports, analytical documentation, proposals, conference papers, feasibility studies, training reports and progress reports Presentationsprogress reports, feasibility studies and explanatory discussions
Grades
Assessment is through written assignments, written reports, oral presentations, attendance and class participation.Student Learning OutcomesThe student will
Apply the fundamentals of English usage Construct vocationally oriented materials Use various techniques (i.e., mind mapping, storyboarding) to create and organize materials
Write clear, concise, cogent, organized prose Write documents according to a specified style guide or manuscript form Write documents according to employment requirements Create sets of instructions emphasizing clarity and efficacy
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
Students at Ohlone College are expected to pursue their course work with integrity and honesty. Academic dishonesty occurs when a student attempts to show possession of a level of knowledge or skill which he or she does not possess. The two most common kinds of academic dishonesty are cheating and plagiarism. Cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use of dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means. Plagiarism is when students represent the work of someone else as their own and submit it to fulfill academic requirements. Students are responsible for knowing what constitutes academic dishonesty and for consulting with instructors about questions or concerns. Copies of the Policy on Academic Dishonesty are available from the Office of the Vice President, Student Services in Building 7, first floor on the Fremont campus; from the Vice President, Student Services,Fremont campus; and online at http://www.ohlone.edu/org/studentservices/academic-dishonesty.html.
STUDENTS WHO SUBMIT PLAGIARIZED WORK WILL RECEIVE AN "F" FOR THE COURSE.
THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.
DATES CLASS MEETS AT NEWARK CAMPUS, ROOM NP-3 January 29 February 12
February 26
March 12
April 2
April 16
April 30
May 14
May 21 (final)
IMPORTANT DATES
Holiday: Presidents Day
Monday, February 16Spring Break
Thursday, March 26Last day to drop full-term class with a W grade
Friday, April 24
Final Exam
Thursday, May 21
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015