Instructor: Brent Devine (email: bdevine@videotron.ca)
Office: Arts Building (70 Laurier Ave. E.), Room 440
Office Hours: TBA, or by appointment
ENG 1100 BB (Fall 2007):
WORKSHOP IN ESSAY WRITING
Workshop: Friday, 4:00 – 7:00 pm, MCD 120
Course Website: http://pages.videotron.com/english
Intensive practice in academic essay writing. Emphasis on grammatical and well-reasoned expository writing, essay organization, preparation of research papers, and proper acknowledgement of sources. Frequent written exercises and development of composition skills. Use of Writing Centre resources may be required outside of regular class hours.
Diagnostic Essay (In-class): Sept. 6
Thesis Statement Essay (500-600 words): Oct. 4
Comparison/Contrast Essay (500-600 words): Nov. 1
Outline of Research Essay (1 page): Nov. 15
Research Essay (6-8 pages): Nov. 29
N/A
10%
10%
N/A
35%
In-class Assignments (Throughout Semester)
Final Exam (Regular - Date T.B.A.)
TOTAL
10%
35%
100%
Note: Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date specified. Extensions will be granted in extenuating circumstances only, where reasonable evidence of the need for an extension is provided (e.g. medical certificate). Late assignments will be penalized 10% per day. Assignments submitted more than one week after the specified due date will be awarded a grade for completion only. No assignment will be accepted after the last day of class (April 7) without formal deferral. Assignments must be submitted directly to the instructor (not by email).
The Research Essay and the Final Exam must be completed in order to receive a grade for the course.
Class attendance will not be formally monitored, but is mandatory according to university regulations. In-class assignments can only be completed on the dates on which they are assigned and account for 10% of the final grade.
Finnbogason, Jack, and Al Valleau. A Canadian Writer's Guide. 3rd edition. Thomson Nelson, 2001. [University of Ottawa Bookstore]
ENG 1100 BB Course Pack. [Reprography Services: Morisset Hall 022]
The Writing Centre can provide assistance and feedback to students individually, and can direct students to useful writing resources according to students' specific needs. Use of the Writing Centre is recommended for everyone, and especially for those wishing to discuss their written academic work on an individual basis.
Location: Simard Hall 0021 (165 Waller Street) Phone: 562-5800 ex. 1111
Website: http://www.sass.uottawa.ca/en/awhc/
Address: http://pages.videotron.com/english
Note: The course website is made available for convenience only. It will contain copies of important handouts (course outline, paper topics, assignment specifications, etc.), links to other valuable websites, and, if necessary, updated information about the course. The course website should NOT be considered an alternative to attending workshops or taking notes in class. There is no guarantee that information discussed in class will make its way onto the course website. Use of the course website is not required.
Academic fraud includes plagiarism, the submission of another person's work as your own, the submission of the same piece of work in more than one course, and the fabrication of evidence and/or source material. Potential penalties for these offences include automatic failure of the assignment in question, failure of the course, and more serious restrictions or penalties imposed by the university. Serious instances involving academic fraud will be directed to the Faculty of Arts for review. If you are uncertain about any of these issues, or if you have any questions, discuss them with your instructor BEFORE submitting an assignment. Further information can also be found in the Faculty of Arts Calendar and on the Department of English website.
Note: In addition to the major topics to be covered, the course will also address specific points of written grammar and style. There will also be numerous in-class assignments not listed on the weekly outline that account for 10% of the student's final grade. Course pack materials should be read in preparation for the class in which they are assigned. Readings from A Canadian Writer's Guide will be recommended throughout the semester. Weekly descriptions are tentative.