Course Aims
This capstone course for students in the Writing and Publication concentration encourages students to think about writing beyond the scope of the classroom. In keeping with the standards of the Department of English, students in this class will be expected to:
- Express verbally and in writing an understanding of the rhetorical conventions of academic writing and its associated research.
- Compose a rhetorically appropriate proposal targeting a specific audience and set of desired outcomes
- Assemble and thoughtfully construct a portfolio of undergraduate work to signal the culmination of their writerly development.
- Assemble and thoughtfully construct a portfolio to be used in a practical setting, as in a job interview or application for graduate school.
Recommended Texts
- Handley, Ann. Everybody Writes. Wiley, 2014. ISBN: 978-8126559985
- Williams, Robin. The Non-Designers's Design Book, 2014. ISBN: 978-0133966152
- additional readings posted on the Google Drive
Technology:
This is a synchronous online course, which means we meet as a class at a scheduled time and participate in discussion, just as if we were f2f. We use multiple technologies in this course, as detailed below:
Assignments and Grading:
technology function zoom synchronous class meetings, individual conferences Google Drive document creating, sharing, storage, synchronous peer review, storage Slack communication (alternative to email) course website information portal, assignment descriptions, syllabus, schedule
This course is designed on a 100-point scale. General details appear below:
- department portfolio: 5 points
- professional portfolio: 25 points
- proposal: 25 points
- annotated bibliography: 15 points
- presentation: 15 points
- short-response writings: 15 points
Final letter grades will be awarded on a 10-point scale as follows: A: 90-100, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, D: 60-69, F: 59 or below. Grades will be posted on eLearning throughout the semester and on Banner at the conclusion of the term.
For additional details, consult the assignment page.
Attendance and Participation:
Even though this class will rely on independent workshopping, research, and revision, attendance and active involvement is expected and required. If you are unable to attend one of our scheduled class meetings, for any reason, please DM me on Slack as a courtesy and check in with your peers to discuss work missed.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
UNG's honor code states, "On my honor, I will not lie, cheat, steal, plagiarize, evade the truth, conspire to deceive, or tolerate those who do."
As students of this university, you have agreed to abide by this code.
In turn, I will not tolerate any instances of plagiarism or excessive collaboration in this course, regardless of intent. It is crucial that all students receive proper credit for their own work and that all outside sources are accurately cited. Students in violation of this policy will receive zero credit for the assignment and may fail the course. In addition, I will report the infraction to the Dean of Students.
Deadlines and Tardiness:
Be on time. Late work will not be accepted.Daily Schedule:
The daily schedule for the course appears here. Any significant changes will be announced in class. The latest edition will be posted online. It is imperative that you keep up to succeed in this course.Please consult the UNG supplemental syllabus for additional details on the following policies:
By consenting to the policies outlined in the course syllabus, you assume responsibilities for all assignments posted on the online schedule.
- Academic Exchange
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Success Plan Program
- Class Evaluations
- Course Grades and Withdrawal Process
- Disruptive Behavior Policy
- Inclement Weather
- Smoking Policy
- Students with Disabilities
