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ENG 101: English Composition
Harford Community College
Fall 2023
Course Description
This course is designed to develop mature writing skills in the essay form, including the documented essay. Through writing a series of four essays in a variety of modes, such as textual analysis, argument, and a formal research paper, students will achieve proficiency in presenting and supporting their own ideas and incorporating the ideas of others into their essays.
Required Text & Materials
The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings, 6th^ edition. Once registered, students will be able to access the eBook directly from our Blackboard course page. The eBook is required for the course. To learn more about HCC’s Direct Access program, visit the bookstore's FAQs. Students in this class are also assigned BORN A CRIME, Trevor Noah’s autobiography. This is available at the bookstore for a nominal price. You are free to use an ebook format if available.
Blackboard
HCC uses Blackboard as its online classroom platform. To access our Blackboard webpage, login to OwlNet and follow the link to our class under the “My Courses” tab. You can bypass OwlNet by going directly to http://harfordcc.blackboard.com and entering your HCC username and password.
Online Class Structure
Note : if you are in the in-person section of this course, disregard this section. Look instead at the in-person meeting schedule provided for guidance related to what your peers in my online classes are finding below. The course is structured to run on a two-day-a-week schedule. Each week, you will:
- Complete assigned readings from the textbook and accompanying materials.
- Watch any required videos.
- Complete various assignments related to the readings. Per college policy, your writing skills in English 101 will be evaluated on a traditional A to F scale, and a rubric will be used to evaluate your essay submissions. Each writing assignment will be graded on how well you meet the course objectives listed in this syllabus as well as the stated specifications of each writing assignment.
The HCC Catalog should be consulted for further information about HCC’s grading policy. The following table breaks down the major assignment categories: Essay & Assignment Types Length Percentage of Grade Textual Analysis Essay 1000-1250 words 10% Argument Essay 1250-1500 words 15% Research Essay 1750-2000 words 30% Final Exam (Reflection) 500-750 words 15% Small writing assignments based on Varies based on the assignment 30% BORN A CRIME Total 100%
What Is an Incomplete (I Grade)?
The Incomplete I grade is rarely used in English 101. It is to be used only when a student has a verified illness, sudden disability, or some other dire emergency that will take her/him out of class for an extended time. You must submit all assigned essays and papers to be eligible to pass If extenuating circumstances prevent you from submitting an assignment, you must promptly communicate with your instructor and arrange a time to complete the missed assignment within one week of the original deadline. Your instructor reserves the right to decide whether a late assignment will be accepted for credit.
Document Formatting
All essays submitted for a grade must be in MLA-9 format (typed, double-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font). Assignments must have an accurate MLA heading (student’s name, instructor’s name, course, and date in the upper left-hand corner of the first page) and MLA page numbers. Outside sources must be documented using MLA-9 guidelines (e.g., in-text citations and Works Cited page). Once graded, essays may not be rewritten and resubmitted for a higher grade. Contact me if you’re concerned about meeting an assignment or essay deadline. I’d rather set up a reasonable deadline extension with you than receive something from you that you don’t feel reflects your best work at this time.
Assignment Submissions & SafeAssign
You are required to submit all assignments on Blackboard. Once the file is uploaded, it may be
Note: If a question of authorship arises, it is the student’s responsibility to demonstrate that
the work is their own, so save all drafts, notes, prewriting, etc. Instructor’s note : All this sounds serious, and it is. But don’t let it intimidate you. You have more than enough ability to write incredible pieces and essays without doing anything listed above that will get you into trouble. We’ll learn how to share your own perspective in a thoughtful, dynamic way, to interact with AI and ChatGPT, to give credit to your sources correctly, and so on. If you’re ever concerned about something you wrote seeming like it’s plagiarized, email me (chknight@harford.edu) and we’ll figure it out together. I’m here to support you and help you be successful. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Should you choose to use AI tools, you must do so responsibly and ethically. You should only submit work that is primarily your own and acknowledge when you utilize AI in your assignments. You violate HCC’s Academic Integrity Policy when you: Use AI-generated content without proper acknowledgement. Rely on AI to replace your own ideas, critical thinking, and writing. o AI is a great tool for brainstorming and revising, but you should think, analyze, and compose on your own. Use AI when your instructor has stated that it cannot be used. Remember that you are in this course to learn, and, while AI can assist with learning, it cannot replace it. Instructor’s note : It’s not lost on me that this college policy may end up sounding like a prehistoric note written in the sand saying “Dinosaurs are among us.” AI and ChatGPT are evolving on practically an hourly basis. I’m only just starting to use, learn about, and adapt to AI in my own life and work. None of us has all this figured out. From what I’m seeing of AI and ChatGPT so far, working with it when writing reminds me a lot of how business writing works: someone or a small group with expertise takes the lead, then others pipe in with ideas that cover key points, help adapt the message to the intended audience (who you want to read, hear, or listen to what you have to say), and the words are reworked until it all sounds good (or at least good enough, perfection sometimes being the enemy of done.) I treat my writing classes like writers’ workshops and innovation labs. I’m totally open to you utilizing AI here. Just keep in touch with me if and as you use AI so I’m aware and can help you along the way. I want to learn and explore this with you as we figure out what life with AI looks like on a daily basis. How to Acknowledge Your Use of Generative AI When you use generative AI – AI tools that generate information in response to a prompt – you must treat the AI like any other source: quoting, summarizing, or paraphrasing the information
and citing it according to the MLA’s style guide. For more information on how to cite generative AI in MLA, see this website: https://style.mla.org/citing-generative-ai/
How We Create a Successful Learning EnvironmentPrivacy and
Confidentiality:
There may be times when class members share personal experiences and
beliefs. Because we all benefit from hearing each other’s perspectives, we
must be respectful of those sharing this personal information. Therefore,
nothing shared in class should be divulged outside of the class. While you
may discuss general issues with others, you cannot share any information
that may identify another member of the class.
Risk Taking: To learn from each other, I am going to ask you to step out of your comfort zone. We may be expressing ideas that others do not agree with or listening to ideas that challenge our own beliefs or preconceptions. Be willing to listen to one another and be prepared to be respectfully challenged when controversial issues arise. Respect: Every individual’s perspective is valuable. Being open to other perspectives is important to academic and personal growth. All comments should be made with the desire to educate, not hurt. You can express disagreement with an issue or idea but be aware of how you express yourself. Also, express why you disagree - this continues the learning process for all of us. Sensitive Subjects [i.e., Trigger] Warning: Everyone’s feelings are valid. We may discuss subjects that are triggering for you or your classmates. All feelings are valid. It’s how we handle them that matters. I hope we can challenge ourselves to pay attention to our emotions, consider what’s triggering us, and listen to and respect one another. This is how authentic learning and growth take place. Instructor’s note :
How I Can Help You Succeed
Basic Needs: If you happen to have difficulty affording groceries, accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or affording gas, please contact Laura Burke in Student Services at lburke@harford.edu or 443-412-2090. Furthermore, please notify me if you are uncomfortable doing so. This will enable me to help introduce you to people who can help provide any resources that might help you. There is also a food pantry in the Student Center that is available to all students. Here’s a website link that describes resources that HCC offers: https://www.harford.edu/experience/health-wellness/food-pantry.php The Learning Center is in LIB 115 and offers walk-in, group, online, and individual learning sessions for most courses offered at HCC. Assistance is available for specific course content,
