WRT Syllabus Quiz

Question 1

What are the office hours?

Answer 1

M/Th 2:30-3:30 pm, and by appointment

Question 2

Office

Answer 2

Battelle T43

Question 3

Texts we are reading

Answer 3

They Say I Say, Against Technoableism, and Easy Writer

Question 4

Course description

Answer 4

Learning why we write
Learn how to communicate your ideas to any audience
Learn how to offer convincing insight on meaningful dilemmas

Question 5

Learning outcomes

Answer 5

1. demonstrate reflective approaches to research/writing that recognize academic inquiry
2. information has a life cycle and value
3. writing requires entering an ongoing conversation and continuing to consume an array of media
4. structure, style, and mechanics are rhetorical

Question 6

Attendance and participation

Answer 6

Class attendance is required and class participation is essential to performance/final grade. Because we are working on active development of skills

Question 7

Attendance policies

Answer 7

No official penalty for missing class but regular attendance is crucial to success

Question 8

How is attendance indirectly enforced?

Answer 8

In class Ancillary Writing assignments that cannot be made up outside of class and out of class writing that is linked to class workshops

Question 9

Consequences of excessive absences

Answer 9

Inability to submit that essay for credit

Question 10

Consequence of missing six + classes

Answer 10

Cannot pass course

Question 11

Missing a conference

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Constitutes a missed class

Question 12

Excused absences

Answer 12

Religious holidays, significant documented medical events, approved disability absences, approved athletic absences, attendance of academic events, military service obligations, and absences prior to enrollment

Question 13

Class time

Answer 13

11:20

Question 14

Responsible for

Answer 14

all information distributed during class period

Question 15

If you miss a class

Answer 15

email ahead of time to create a plan for missed work

Question 16

Participation

Answer 16

be present in class to foster a supportive and empathic writing community

Question 17

Unplugging yourself

Answer 17

Free to take notes during lecture but there will be times he will ask to put devices away to better engage with each other

Question 18

Essays

Answer 18

Autoethnography essay, academic paper propost +video annotated bibliography, academic paper examing ethical concern, concise argument for popular audience

Question 19

Essay writing process

Answer 19

assignment sheet outlining prompts and guidelines, pre-draft preparation, multiple drafts, rigorous revision process

Question 20

Ancillary writing

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Short assignments due in class on assigned day. Grade is dependent on writing and participating in the days workshop

Question 21

Ancillary writing grade

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Credit or no credit. Allowance to be more free in the writing process

Question 22

Cumulative mark for ancillary writing

Answer 22

Reflects the ratio between the points you earned throughout the semester and the highest points a student earned (i.e. graded on a curve)

Question 23

How to hand in an essay

Answer 23

Upload on Canvas before the due date - email submissions not permitted

Question 24

Late papers

Answer 24

Subject to a 1/3 grade penalty for every class that they are late, up to a full grade penalty

Question 25

Papers cannot be handed in....

Answer 25

beyond the due date for the next paper

Question 26

One grace period

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On one paper during the semester you may submit it up to one week late without penalty as long as you let him know the day or before the day it is due

Question 27

Exception to one grace period

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A4

Question 28

Conferences

Answer 28

Each student will meet with him twice during the semester (A2 and A3) to discuss progress. Scheduled online through a link he will send

Question 29

Grading

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Papers are graded based on clarity and persuasiveness, not on opinion of topic

Question 30

Grading breakdown

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Writing assignments 85% - A1 10% - A2 20% - A3 35% - A4 20% Ancillary writing 15%

Question 31

To satisfy college writing requirement

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Receive a C or above

Question 32

AU writing center

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offers free 45 minute writing consultations to discuss writing

Question 33

Flexibility

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Any information on the syllabus is subject to change. Will adjust the course as we progress to suit our discussions. Includes a detailed timeline with each assignment instead of a comprehensive schedule now

Question 34

Academic integrity code violations

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Violations reported to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Question 35

In papers, must properly cite sources

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Directly quoted, paraphrased, or consulted in any manner

Question 36

MLA standars

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can be found in Lunsford handbook

Question 37

Plagiarism is also

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submitting informal assignments without properly cited sources

Question 38

You may not submit

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one paper for two different classes without express permission

Question 39

Consequence of plagiarism

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Failure of the course

Question 40

AI

Answer 40

Can use AI to generate ideas but work submitted from AI is in violation of AU's academic integrity rules

Question 41

Incomplete grades

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I given temporarily in response to extenuating circumstances. Must provide a contract that outlines the work to be done, completion grade, and default grade if the work isn't finished.

Question 42

Freshman forgiveness rule

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Some AU students allowed to repeat courses for improved grades

Question 43

Students with disabilities/special needs

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To gain accommodations, notify all professors with ASAC letter

Question 44

Students with athletic obligations

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are considered special needs

Question 45

Course policies and student resonsibilities

Answer 45

Set by course professor, Department of Literature, and Writing Studies Program

Question 46

Counseling Center

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Mary Graydon Center 214 confidential assistance and referrals

Question 47

Academic support and access center

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Individual academic counseling, skills workshops, tutor referrals, supplemental instruction, and writing appointments

Question 48

Writing Center

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First floor of library for free confidential writing consultations

Question 49

Research librarians

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Help you find, evaluate, and cite research materials

Question 50

Writing studies program's international student coordinator

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Works one-on-one with non-native English speakers

Question 51

Sharing of course content

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Students cannot record class unless they have prior permission. If permission is granted use is limited to the students registered for the course, even after the end of the course

Question 52

To supplement the classroom experience

Answer 52

Some lectures may be recorded by the faculty

Question 53

Unauthorized downloading of recorded lecture

Answer 53

may be deemed in violation of American University's Student Conduct Code

Question 54

Emergency Preparedness

Answer 54

Plan will be impemented in the event of an emergency or pandemic

Question 55

Harassment

Answer 55

AU prohibits any form of sexual harassment, report it to the AU Department of Public Safety