All readings, assignments, and resources are

English 101 at http://lavc.edu/canvas

2. Demonstrate critical reading,

thinking, and research skills
through analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation of important ideas What’s Inside:
Class # 22769
encompassing multiple points of
view. Grading Policies…………Pg 2
Student
Contact Information:
Learning Instructor: Scott Weigand
Getting Help…………… Pg 3

Outcomes: Email: weigansm@lavc.edu For Major Assignments………Pg 3

class questions, use message
As a result of completing this
option in Canvas
course, students will be able
Office Hours: Wed: 10:00
to do the following:
am-12:00pm
1. Write focused, coherently LARC 229
organized, well-developed Phone: 818-947-2811
texts, appropriate to the
transfer level, that effectively
integrate, synthesize, and
document sources.


Required texts and materials:
The Straight -A Conspiracy by Hunter Maats and Katie O'Brien.
Kindle Edition for $13.99 Link to Purchase.
Print Copy for $13.99 Link to Purchase. Purchase right away so you
have access by week two. There will also be free downloadable
articles from the class website and the Internet.
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 There is no failure except in no longer trying. –Elbert Hubbard

This is an eight week class, which means we'll be covering the same
amount of material required for a sixteen week course but in half the
time. Time management, focus, and self discipline will critical to your
success in this course! You can do it; just be sure to stay on track!

Prerequisite-Appropriate skill level demonstrated through the English

placement process or satisfactory completion of English 28 or ESL
363.
Plagiarism:

From page 164 of LAVC Grading System

Schedule of Classes: Student
Conduct and Disciplinary
Actions:

Plagiarism is the representation

of expression of ideas from
either published or unpublished
work(s) as students own. LAVC
encourages students to always
cite sources to avoid the
appearance of plagiarism. Using
text from internet sources
without proper citation is
considered to be plagiarism.

Consequences of Cheating
At the time of the violation,
penalties for academic
dishonesty determined by the
instructor can result in a zero
score for the exam or item in
question. In addition, the Vice
President of Student Services,
or designee, may impose other
penalties for violations of the
Student Code of Conduct.
There is no need to plagiarize!
I am here to help you.
Modules/Due Dates:
Lets work together to
pursue knowledge, not • Each new module for the week will be available on that
chase grades. Monday at 8:00 a.m.
• Assignments for each week will be due the next Sunday at


11:59 p.m.
• Late assignments submitted past the due date will not be
accepted.
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Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper
or your self-confidence. -Robert Frost

Special Circumstance:
Overview of Assignments (Subject to Change) If you require special
course adaptation or
Weekly Concepts accommodations because
of a disability, or if you
have emergency medical
1 Getting familiar with Canvas and Critical Reading: information that I should
Overview of navigating the website, syllabus, goal setting, and be aware of, please let me
critical reading strategies. know as soon as possible.

2-3 Writing Process: Purpose and audience, myths about writing,

practice/application, and reflection. Essay # 1 assigned during
week three and due by week four.

4-5 Drafting: Overview of structure, rhetorical and organizational Strategies for Success
strategies, practice/application, and reflection. Essay #2 assigned
during week five. Participation:
It is important that you check
in and complete assignments
6-7 The Research Paper: Overview of research strategies, MLA
on a weekly basis. I suggest
style, work cited, parenthetical citations, and plagiarism. Essay #3 checking Canvas at least every
assigned during week six. other day.

8 Reflection: Essay # 3 due and final reflection on the course. Getting Help: We all
experience difficulties with
our writing; however, there are
plenty of resources available.
I am here to help. Please see
Grammar will be addressed within the context of writing and me during my office hours, or
reading assignments throughout the semester. schedule an appointment to
meet with me. I will try to
respond to email within 48
hours.

For any writing questions

related to your courses, visit
the Writing Center for one-to-
one assistance. The phone
number is 818-947-2810, and
it’s located in LARC 229.For
additional resources, visit the
website at

www.lavc.edu/writingcenter

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