EELI Fall 2009 Research-Level 5

Course Description & Information Instructor: LeAnn Stokes

Office: Roark 204 Contact: leann_stokes7@eku.edu

Textbook: Writing Academic English, 4th ed., edited by Oshima and Hogue

Course Resource: www.scribd.com/mssstokeseeli

Course Objectives: By the end of Level 5 Research, you should be able to

• Show mastery of the structure of the essay and the writing process
• Demonstrate critical thinking in the choice of topics, expression, and organization
• Produce a high level of writing in terms of quality and depth
• Understand and demonstrate argumentative writing with strong development and
structure
• Express ideas comfortably although isolated grammatical errors are obvious
• Demonstrate independence in word processing
• Demonstrate paraphrasing and summary writing gracefully
• Participate actively in peer review with incisive suggestions and criticism
• Demonstrate some independence in revision and self-editing

Attendance Policy: The EELI attendance policy. Just remember that every class you miss is a
day missed on gaining information and knowledge. Homework is still expected to be turned in on
time.

Homework: It is expected that homework be turned in on time and be your work. Cheating,
copying, and plagiarizing will not be tolerated. Late homework will result in a zero.

Quizzes: There will be announced quizzes and “pop quizzes.”

Grades: To qualify for the end of the session assessment exams, you must earn at least a C in
this course. Grades for class work will be given as follows:
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average – Borderline
D 60-69 Below Average – Not Acceptable
F 59 and below Failing – Not Acceptable

Academic Integrity: Students are advised that EKU’s Academic Integrity Policy will be strictly
enforced in this course. The Academic Integrity Policy is available at
www.academicintegrity.eku.edu. Questions regarding the policy may be directed to the Office of
Academic Policy.
**Syllabus is subject to change

W Date In-Class Discussion Homework

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Mon 8/24 Orientation (No class)

Tues First day of class. Introduction. Review Read 265-270

8/25 of syllabus. Pay attention to words in bold.
Wed Appendix A: The Process of Academic Read 271-79
1 8/26 Writing (265-70)

Fri 8/27 Appendix A: The Process of Academic Read 142-150

Writing Practice 2 & 3 (148)
Know the five elements of an
argumentative essay.
Mon 8/31 9. Argumentative Essays Read 39-49
Practice 1 (40), 2 (46), and 3
(49)
Tue 9/1 3. Supporting Details: Facts, Practice 4 (49), 5 (52), and 6
Quotations, and Statistics (53)
2
Wed 9/2 3. Supporting Details: Facts, Read 303-313
Quotations, and Statistics Practice 1 (305-306)
Thur 9/3 Appendix E: Research and Next class: Quiz on listing sources on
Documentation of Sources a work cited page and in-text
citations.
Mon 9/7 Appendix E: Research & Next class: Topic and Research
Documentation of Sources Proposal Due
Tue 9/8 TEST Read 127-142
Know the steps for writing a good
paraphrase and summary.
3
Wed 9/9 8. Paraphrase and Summary Practice 2 (132) and 5 (139)

Thur Internet Research Next class: A works cited page

9/10 Meet in Computer Lab of five sources for research
project due.
Fri 9/11 Enrichment Activity

Mon 9/14 Research Paper expectations Next class: Summaries of 3

sources due.
Tue 9/15 Questions/Problems/Snags Work on Outline

4 Wed Microsoft Word & Essay Format Next class: Outline of paper due
9/16 Instruction with sources included in outline.

Thur Microsoft Word Practice Work on Rough draft

9/17 Meet in Computer Lab
Mon 9/21 Rough Draft Q&A Next class: Rough draft of final
paper due.
Tue 9/22 Rereading, Revising, and Editing
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Wed PowerPoint & Presentation Instruction
9/23
Thur PowerPoint Practice
9/24 Meet in Computer Lab
 Fri 9/25 Enrichment Activity

Mon 9/28 PowerPoint Q&A Next Class: PowerPoint

Presentation due for practice
Tue 9/29 Presentation Practice Everyone is required to practice
PowerPoint in Class before final
6 presentation.
Wed Presentation Practice
9/30
Thur Presentation Practice
10/1
Fri 10/2 Enrichment Activity

Mon 10/5 Last Minute Q&A Final Folders Due

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Tue 10/6 Final Presentations