English 252
Writing Improvement
FaIl 2004
Instructor: Denise Rempel	Phone Number: 559.696.8766
Section Number: 51194	E-Mail: deniserempel@csufresno.edu

Semester Goals
The primary goal of English 252 is to get you moving toward higher levels of English, specifically English 125. To do this we will:
>	Write short papers (1-2 pages) in and out of class. You will learn to convey your ideas by utilizing all aspects of the writing process including topic, main idea, topic sentences, supporting details and revision, You will also do this using clear, complete English sentences devoid of major sentence and punctuation errors. The only way to become a better writer is to practice, practice, PRACTICE!
>	Follow the conventions of proper English writing such as capitalization. indention, spelling, etc.
~	Correctly use verbs (present, past and future), nouns, proper spelling and vocabulary.
r	Expand basic sentence structure to recognize and use proper academic dialect.
r	Develop an understanding of basic paragraph structure and the microcosm!microcosm effect of a paragraph to an essay.

Course Materials
You will need to bring the two texts, English Brushun by Langan and Goldstein and Patterns and
Themes by Rogers and Rogers with you everyday to class. You will also need to ALWAYS
have a 3.5 inch floppy disk to save your lab work to and a notebook and either a pencil or pen.

Grading
Writing assignments carry a weight of 20 points each, homework (primarily in English Brushup) a weight of 10 points, participationS points (daily) and others as assigned.

Although this is a credit/no credit course to obtain a grade of “credit” you must complete the class with a grade of “C” or better which means that you must maintain a 70% average in the class. I will update you periodically to let you know your grade, and you may calculate your own grade anytime by dividing the points you have earned by the total number of points possible to date.

Class Rules
>~ No talking while someone else is talking, including me.
>	No cell phones in class. This means no cell phone on vibrate, no secret text messaging under your desk (I can see you anyway). If you arc in a crisis situation and feel you MUST answer or keep your phone on during class please see me BEFORE class and I will try to accommodate your needs.

Denise Retnpel
English 252 Improving Writing
Reedley College
Fall 2004
>	During lab time I expect that you will be working in class assignments. If you complete an assignment, see me and I will review it before you turn it in. During the lab you may feel free to work on any English 252 homework that you may have. You may NOT work on other class assignments or browse the internet.
~	At all times please respect each other and me. Do not treat someone else in a manner that would not please you, be respectful and courteous of other people and their opinions.

Attendance
Because group work and in-class assignments are a large component of this course it is important that you attend class regularly. When you miss a class you miss vital information that is essential to the learning process of English 252. Also, not attending class will affect your S daily participation points. Please be aware:
% If you miss more than three classes you may be dropped from the course.
>	If you come to class after attendance is taken you will be counted absent for that day. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. so please do not be late.

Late Assignments
Late assignments will not be accepted without proper approval. If you are the type of person that is plagued by computer or printer problems you may want to be sure your assignment is complete the evening before it is due. If you are planning to miss class on a day that an assignment is due, you will need to turn in your work earl)’ or arrange for a responsible friend to turn in your work on your behalf. It is your responsibility to make sure that your work is turned in during your absence.

Note
Please keep all graded assignments. I am human and occasionally [make a mistake or fail to record a grade. If your paper gets lost or [do not have a recorded score and you feel that you should have a grade Jbr a particular assignment, it is your responsibility to produce the original with the grade 1 have given you. If you cannot do so. you will receive a grade of C) or Ffor that assignment

Denise Rcmpcl
English 252 Improving Writing
Reed]ey College
Pall 2004
	Semester Schedule	I

Week One:
August 17	Introduction
August 19	Short Narrative Writing

Week Two:
Introduction to Rhetorical Framework

Week Four:
September 7	ED Chapter 1, pg. 19-22; Test 1, Test 3, TestS
September 9	      EB Chapter 2, pg. 29-34; Test 2, Test 4
	***Paper #1 Due Thursday 9/9/04 NARRATIVE***
September21	ED Chapter 3, pg. 41-44, Test 1, Test 3, Test 6
September23	ED Chapter 4, pg. 51-54 Test 2, Test 3, Test S

September 28	Compare/Contrast Notes; P&T “Two Dads Are Better Than One?”
September 30	P&T “Thoughts While Putting on Mascara.... and “Becoming Helpless”
	     ***Paper #2 Due Tuesday ‘9/28/04 DESCRIPTION***
October 5	ED Chapters, pg. 61-66. Test 2, Test 3, Test 6;
	  ED Chapter 6. pg. 73-76, Test 1, Test 4

Denise Rempel
English 252 Improving Writing
Reedley College
Fall 2004
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	      Week Eleven:
October 26	EB Chapter 7 and 8 notes in class
October28	EB Chapter 7, pg. 83-86, Test 1, Test 3, Test S
	        Week Twelve:
November 2	ED Chapter 8, pg. 93-96, Test 2, Test 3
	In-class writin assignment; ED Chapter 9 notes in class
November 4	  ED Chapter 9, pg. 103-108, Test 1, TestS, Test 6
	          EB Chapter 10 notes in class
	              Week Thirteen:
November9	EB Chapter 10, pg. 115-118, Test 1, Test2, Test 3, Test 4
	EB Chapter 11 notes; In-class writing assignment
November 11	       Veterans’ Da , NO CLASS

Week Fourteen:
November16	ED Chapter 11, pg. l25-1~8 Test 2, Test 4, Test 6
	            In-class writing assignment
November 18	P&T “Stride Toward Freedom”; ED Chapter 12 notes in class
	                  Week Fifteen:
November23	P&T “Significant Other” (in class) and ED Chapter 13 and 14 notes;
	ED Chapter 12,pg. 135-138. Test I, 7’est2, Test 4
November 25	      Thanksgiving Day, NO CLASS
	            Week Sixteen:
November30	EB Chapter 14,pg. 156-158, Test 2, Test 3, Test 4
	P&T “Halfway to Dick and Jane”; [n-class writing assignment
December 2	            ED Chapter 15 and 16 notes
	             Week Seventeen:
December 7	EB Chapter 15, pg. 165-168; In-class writing assignment
December 9	ED Chapter 16,  .175-178, Test 1, Test 2, Test 4

Denise Rempel
English 252 improving Writing
Reediey College
Fall 2004