English 105 Freshman Writing II Section: 011 Hour: 10:00-10:50am_

Room: DH 311 Ms. Yanders Office: RO A243 Office Hours: 2:00-2:50pm (and by appointment)

Email: jyanders@sycamores.indstate.edu Phone: 237-3903

Undergraduate Catalog Course Description:

Writing documented papers synthesizing information from several different sources, with emphasis on
reading and writing as processes of discovery in thinking critically.

Prerequisites
ENG 101 or English as a Second Language 103B.

Foundational Studies Statement:

As the second half of the freshman sequence in foundational studies, English 105 is designed to continue to
build upon the basic writing skills you developed in English 101. You will continue to practice writing as a
process to formulate effective theses and develop clear, smooth, and correct expression of your ideas (FS
criteria 1,2,3). However, unlike English 101 and its emphasis on expository writing from personal
experience and observation, 105 requires you to do academic writing based on research (FS criteria 1-7).
Research is a means to gather useful ideas, information, and experience and to synthesize these into a
thoughtful essay addressing a mature topic. You will write four papers, including an annotated
bibliography, based on sources, leading to a longer multiple- source research paper that culminates the
course. The course will emphasize research, writing, and documentation; thus it will include instruction in
finding, evaluating, and integrating sources, whether from the library or the Internet. You will be free to
choose a topic for your final research paper from a long list of topics suitable for research (FS criteria, 1-7).

Required Textbooks:
English 105 Course Pack Available at Goetz Printing, 608 North Thirteenth St. (At the corner of Thirteenth
and Spruce in the Big Picture building), 232-6504.
Perrin, Robert. Handbook for College Research. 4th ed. Cengage, 2011.

Recommended Textbook:
Perrin, Robert. Beacon Handbook 6th ed. with MLA Revisions. Houghton Mifflin (ISBN
9781424086429)

Required Materials:
one 9x12 manila filing folder
one large binder clip (you may recycle your materials from 101)
paper clips
jump drive (to store your research and electronic copies of your papers)

Course Policies:

1. Attend class. Make-up work is allowed only with documented evidence providing a legitimate
explanation for an absence. Contact your instructor prior to an absence whenever possible. Your
attendance grade will be determined by this pattern: A+ (0), A (1), B+ (2), B (3), C+ (4), C (5), D+
(6), D (7), F (8+). If you miss ten or more classes, you fail the class. A missed conference
counts as an absence.
2. Complete four out-of-class essays and an annotated bibliography. The minimum requirement for
this class is to complete all five projects; however, completing all five projects is not a guarantee
that you will pass. You must still achieve a minimum percent of possible semester points to pass
the class (see Grading Sheet below).
3. Word-process all out-of-class work. Use MLA format as described in HCR—one inch margins
and twelve point fonts (Times New Roman or Calibri).
4. Turn in your essays in your writing folder (the filing folder noted above). If you do not turn in
your essays and required planning in the folder, you will lose ½ a letter grade on the assignment
that is not submitted in the folder. We will be placing write-back sheets in your folder that will ask
 you to track your progress on your essays and reflect on your process. These write-back sheets
must be updated each time you turn in an essay or you will lose ½ a letter grade on your next
essay assignment. Turn in your essay along with all planning and drafts. In your course pack is a
cover sheet with each essay assignment that will list for you what you need to turn in for each
essay—tear that cover sheet out of your course pack, fill it out, and submit it with each essay.
5. Turn in all work on time (that is, at the beginning of the hour). Work turned in after the
beginning of class is considered late. Late work will be penalized one letter grade for each late
day (including turning it in after the beginning of class the day it is due, weekends, and
holidays). Extensions for papers are granted only in exceptional circumstances, and must be made
in advance. The decision to accept a late paper is at the instructor’s discretion.
6. Be courteous and respectful to your classmates and your instructor. The ISU Code of Student
Conduct grants instructors authority to maintain classroom discipline, including the right to ask
disruptive students to leave the classroom.
7. Be in your seat before class starts. If you must enter late, do so quietly. Attendance will be taken
promptly at 10:00am. If you are more than five or more minutes late, you will be considered
absent and you will earn no participation points for the day.
8. If you need to step out to use the restroom, please feel free to do so without asking. Please keep in
mind that this isn’t a free pass to skip class.
9. You may bring snacks and/or drinks to class as long as it’s not particular noisy and/or smelly
(whether it be good or bad smells). Also, please be sure to throw ALL of your trash away.
10. Per the schedule, this class ends at 10:50am. Regardless, students are expected to keep all class
materials out and to continue working until I indicate that class is over. Choosing to begin packing
up before class has been dismissed will only prolong the session.
11. While you will be allowed to turn in make up work, excuses for absences will NOT be
accepted outside of extreme circumstances (i.e. hospitalization for multiple weeks at a time).
Keep in mind that, even in extreme circumstances, it is up to me to decide whether or not the
excuse is valid. If you’re sick for a day or two, simply take the time off, return to class when
you’re well and try not to get any more absences in the rest of the semester. Please do NOT bring
me notes from doctors (again unless it is an extreme circumstance) or send me emails when you’re
going to be absent.
12. The class reading assignments are not optional. They are necessary for your understanding of the
course material. If I get the impression that the class is not keeping up with the readings and
engaging with the material, additional quizzes/assignments/tests will be given as needed.
13. No homework or essays will be accepted via email unless I specific instruct you to do so in
exceptional circumstances. Regardless of whether you have to miss class or all the printers have a
catastrophic failure right before class, assignments must be turned in via hard copy. As such, I
would strongly recommend ensuring that work is printed long before class starts. Additionally,
each large assignment (essays, bibliographies, etc.) must be uploaded to TurnItIn. If the work is
not submitted in BOTH formats, then it is considered late.
14. I’m not particularly interested in taking anybody’s technological devices. However, if you are on
your laptop outside of times when I say the laptops may be used or if you’re on your phone at any
time, you will lose your participation points for the day. Do not assume that I can’t see your phone
on your desk, in your book, in your lap, in your bag, in your pocket, in the crook of your elbow or
anywhere else. Trust me, regardless of whether I say something or not, I see you and you will lose
points accordingly. Please understand that these points can be significant difference makers in
your overall grade.
15. No extra credit will be given in this course.
16. The Writing Center is an excellent resource for assistance in improving your work. While I
certainly cannot force you to go to them, I would strongly encourage you to take the time to do so
if you’re at all interested in receiving additional one-on-one assistance with your writing.
17. Continued enrollment after reviewing this syllabus signals your agreement to abide by the course
policies.
 Communication Policy:

18. You may call my office via the number listed above. However, the best method of reaching
me is via email. I’m in my office a limited amount of time during the week, but I check email
several times a day. Generally speaking, emails will be answered within 24 hours unless it’s
the weekend or a holiday. If you do not immediately receive a response, please do not
repeatedly email me or forward me the same message over and over again.
19. Emails should include, at the very least, the following information: your first and last name
and a subject line that indicates what the email is about. Additionally, since this is college,
emails are expected to be professional. Your messages to me should not include
shorthand, emoticons, etc. Your emails should be constructed of information written in
complete sentences that are fully punctuated. Sending me attachments with no message
included is not acceptable.
20. Emails that ask me questions that can be answered by you reading the
syllabus/blackboard/textbook will be ignored. Please check all available resources
before contacting me.

Laptop and Electronic Devices:

While there will be no assignments or examinations for which the laptop will be used, your use of a laptop
is generally permitted as long as such usage remains within the bounds of the Code of Student Conduct and
it conforms to the provisions of its use as laid out in this syllabus below. There may be occasions where
laptop usage is forbidden and if that occurs, failure to comply with this direction will be viewed as a
violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

For this class, laptop computers may be used only on peer editing days to enable you to make suggested
changes in your papers. You are still required to bring a hard copy draft as well. If I plan to use the web, I
will let you know in advance, and you can bring your laptop. Otherwise, laptops are not allowed to be
open in class. Nor are other electronic devices such as cell phones to be used in class. You may not take or
make calls or text message in class. Ringers and notifications on your phones should be turned off before
class starts. You may not listen to music or view videos on your phone or electronic devices during class.
Smartphones, tablets, and e-readers may be used only for approved activities as described for laptops
above. Any other use of laptops or electronic devices is considered violation of course policy and the Code
of Student Conduct.

Final Exam:
The University Handbook states the following about missing final exams:
Missed Final Examination. No student shall be excused except for illness or a conflict with a
legitimate University activity, in which case the faculty member may require that the excuse be
approved by the appropriate academic dean.

Plagiarism:
The ISU Code of Student Conduct defines plagiarism as follows:
Plagiarism is intentionally or carelessly presenting the work of another as one’s own. It
includes submitting an assignment purporting to be the student’s original work which has
wholly or in part been created by another. It also includes the presentation of the work,
ideas, representations, or words of another without customary and proper
acknowledgement of sources. Students must consult instructors for clarification in any
situation in which documentation is an issue. Students will be considered to have
plagiarized whenever their work is not properly documented. (4)

One of the primary goals for you in this class is to learn how to properly cite and incorporate
sources so that you will not plagiarize in your college papers. Additional information on what plagiarism is
and how to avoid it can be found in your textbooks as well as your course packet. If you plagiarize in this
class, you will fail the class, and the case will be reported to Student Judiciary. For additional information
on plagiarism, and its consequences at this University, see the ISU Code of Student Conduct.
Academic Freedom:
ISU follows the American Association of University Professors’ guidelines for academic freedom
as described on their website (http://www.aaup.org/aaup/pubres/policydocs/content/1940statement):
“Teachers are entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject, but they should be careful
not to introduce into their teaching controversial matter which has no relation to their subject.”

Students with Special Needs:

If you have a documented physical or learning disability that could affect your work, let your
instructor know privately. By federal law you are entitled to and eligible for accommodating through
Student Support Services, Gillum Hall 210E, x7920. Have your contact person there contact your
instructor. Such accommodation may include more time on in-class writings or a transcriber for out-of-
class work.

Help with Your Writing:

The ISU Writing Center provides free writing consultations to all students on an appointment or
walk-in basis. The Center’s consultants will assist you with any piece of writing, at any stage of the writing
process. For example, consultants can help you learn to identify paper topics and generate ideas for them,
plan and organize drafts, and rewrite and edit your papers. The Center’s purpose is not to correct or
proofread final drafts for you, but to help you learn strategies that good writers use during the process of
writing. You may visit the Center for assistance with any writing project for this class.

The Center is located in the ISU Library, Second Floor (237-2989). Current hours of operation can be
found at the website: http://isu.indstate.edu/writing/hours.html

MWF Schedule
Work is due on the day designated. HCR=Handbook of College Research; CP=Course Pack

Your instructor may assign additional work not on this schedule to count toward participation points.

Date Topic Reading Due Writing Due

1/6 Intro to Class -- --
1/8 Diagnostic Will write an essay in
class. Bring paper and
pens.
1/10 Choosing a subject CP: Over 100 Topics for Due: from the list of 100+
Research Papers topics in your CP, make a
list of 5 you would be
interested in writing about
term. For each of the 5,
write a sentence or two
explaining why you are
interested in this topic.
1/13 Narrowing subjects HCR Chapters 1 and 2 --
and Making Plans
1/15* Narrowing Subjects HCR Chapters 1 and 2 --
and Making Plans
1/17 * Summarizing CP: Using Sources-- List of 3 topics narrowed
Summarizing from your approved
subject.
1/22* Paraphrasing CP: Using Sources-- Summary activity
Paraphrasing
1/24* Quoting CP: Using Sources-- Paraphrasing activity
Quoting
1/27* Defining Research HCR Chapter 3 Quoting activity
Goals and Evaluating
Sources
1/29* Defining Research HCR Chapter 3 --
Goals and Evaluating
Sources
1/31 Context Paper CP: Section on Context HCR EX 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Paper (including sample
student essays)
2/3 Using the Internet HCR Chapter 7 --
and Electronic CP: Suggested Databases
Sources
2/5 Using the Internet HCR Chapter 7 HCR EX 7.3
and Electronic CP: Suggested Databases
Sources
2/7 Using the Internet HCR Chapter 7 HCR EX. 7.2
and Electronic CP: Suggested Databases
Sources
2/10 Workshop Thesis and Organizational
Plan for Context Paper
2/12 Workshop -- Draft of Context Paper
(don’t forget Works Cited
page)
2/14 Source Evaluation CP: Section on Source Context Paper + all
Evaluation Paper required materials
(including sample student submitted in your writing
essays) folder
2/17 Thinking Critically HCR Chapter 9 --
2/19 Workshop Readings tba Thesis and Organization
Plan for Source Evaluation
2/21 Thinking Critically -- Bring two sources from
your research on your
subject and be prepared to
discuss how you might use
evidence from them.
2/24 Workshop/MLA HCR: Chapter 14 (MLA) Draft of Source Evaluation
Paper (don’t forget Works
Cited page)
2/26 MLA HCR Chapter 14 Source Evaluation + all
required materials
submitted in your writing
folder
2/28 MLA/ Notetaking HCR, Chapters 10, 14 Draft of HCR EX. 14.1
3/3 Annotated CP: Annotated Final draft of HCR EX.
Bibliography Bibliography (including 14.1
student sample)
3/5 Notetaking HCR Chapter 10
Readings tba
3/7 Notetaking HCR Ch. 10
3/17 -- HCR EX. 10.4
3/19 Workshop Bring HCR Draft of Annotated
Bibliography
3/21 Proposal CP: Proposal Paper Annotated Bibliography
(include student samples) due
3/24 Proposal CP: Proposal Paper
 (include student samples)
HCR Ch. 8 Evaluating
Sources
3/26 Workshop Thesis and Outline for
Proposal
3/28 Drafting the Paper HCR Chapter 12 --
3/31 Workshop Draft of Proposal
4/2 Revising the Paper HCR Chapter 13 Proposal + all required
materials submitted in your
writing folder
4/4 Synthesizing CP: The Great White
Research Shark
4/7 Conferences Thesis and Outline for
Research Paper
4/9 Conferences Thesis and Outline for
Research Paper
4/11 Conferences Thesis and Outline for
Research Paper
4/14 Synthesizing CP: Walmart Paper
Research HCR Ch. 14, “Walking
into History”
4/16 Last Minute Bring HCR and CP Preliminary Draft of
Troubleshooting Research Paper
4/17 Workshop Bring HCR Draft of Research Paper
(don’t forget Works Cited
page)
4/21 Alternative Forms of HCR Chapters 15 and 16 Final Version of Research
Documentation Paper + all required
materials in your writing
folder.
Electronic version of
Research Paper loaded into
Blackboard by date and
time specified by your
instructor
4/23 Alternative Forms of HCR Chapters 15 and 16. --
Documentation
4/25 Alternative forms of HCR Chapters 15 and 16
Documentation

*For some of the days marked by an asterisk, your class will meet in the library for instruction by library
staff on conducting research. Since these seminars are scheduled on a rolling basis, we will not know until
a few days before the seminars when and where the class will be meeting in the library. Therefore, it is
very important that you pay attention to your instructor’s directions as to where class will meet and what
will be due during these weeks as he or she may make changes to what is listed in the general schedule
provided here.

All students must be present for the final exam period. You will receive your research papers and final
grades during your final exam period. Your instructor cannot mail your paper to you if you do not pick it
up during the final exam period. Write the day and time of your final exam here: __________________

Grades

You will receive earned semester points for each activity in this class. Use the attached sheet to keep track
of the points you have earned over the course of the semester.
105 GRADE SHEET STUDENT:

POINT VALUES PERCENTAGE WEIGHT PER ASSIGNMENT YOUR GRADE=VALUE X % =

A=12 HOMEWORK AND WORKSHOPS (10%) _____ = _____ X .10 = __________

A-=11 CONTEXT PAPER (10%) _____ = _____ X .10 = __________
B+=10 SOURCE EVALUATION (10%) _____= _____ X .10 = __________
B= 9 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY (10%) _____= ______X .10 = __________
B-=8 RESEARCH PROPOSAL (10%) _____= ______X .10 = __________
C+=7 RESEARCH PAPER (35%) _____= ______X .35 = __________
C=6 PARTICIPATION (5%) _____= ______X .5 =__________
C-=5 ATTENDANCE (10%) _____=______X .10 = __________
D+=4 TOTAL: __________
D=3
D-=2
F=1

Your grade for the course will be calculated by multiplying the basic point value for each component
noted above by the percentage of the assignment. For example, if you received a C on the research
paper, C = 6 in the point value column above. The research paper is worth 35% of your grade, or .35. 6 x
.35 = 2.10. Do the same for each assignment, add up the points for all assignments, and compare the
total to the scale below. Note that a zero for any paper assignment will result in failing the class,
regardless of the averages.

GRADE SCALE SAMPLE STUDENT

A: 11.5-12.00
A-:11.00-11.49 HOMEWORK AND WORKSHOPS B = 9 X .10 = .90
B+:10.00-10.99 CONTEXT PAPER C= 6 X .10 = .60
B: 9.00-9.99 SOURCE EVALUATION B = 8 X .10 = .80
B-: 8.00-8.99 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY C+ =7 X .10 = .70
C+: 7.00-7.99 RESEARCH PROPOSAL C+ =7 X .10 = .70
C: 6.00-6.99 RESEARCH PAPER C+ =7 X .35 = 2.45
C-: 5.00-5.99 PARTICIPATION C- = 5 X .05 = .25
D+: 4.00-4.99 ATTENDANCE C = 6 X .10 = .60
D: 3.00-3.99 TOTAL: 7.00
D-: 2.00-2.99 COURSE GRADE: C+
F: 0-1.99