ENC 1102: RHETORIC AND ACADEMIC RESEARCH
SECTION 1723 MWF 3, MAT 116
Instructor: Jacob T. Riley
Email: jtriley@ufl.edu
Phone: 734-368-8015
Office Hours: TBA
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ENC 1102: Rhetoric and Academic Research focuses on the essential stylistics of writing clearly and efficiently within the framework of argumentative research writing. You will learn how to formulate a coherent thesis and defend it logically with evidence drawn from research in your various fields. You will also learn how to work through the stages of planning, research, organizing, and revising your writing.
ENC 1102 will introduce you to techniques and forms of argument in a broad range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, business, and natural sciences. To ground your investigations for the semester, the course will focus on a particular seminal theme. This course encourages students to investigate the relationship between writing and knowledge, and to discover how writing can create, rather than merely transmit, knowledge. Class discussions will reveal the complementary relationship between writing and research and demonstrate how persuasive techniques and genres vary from discipline to discipline. You will learn how writing effectively and correctly in your fields will help to integrate you as professionals into your “knowledge communities.”
Course Structure
In ENC 1102, we’ll cover the essential elements of writing clearly and persuasively. We’ll spend roughly the first third of the term focusing on persuasive writing principles, and then build incrementally towards a full research paper, from writing a summary, to an annotated bibliography, which will expand into a synthesis of critical sources, and then a full-scale research paper. Along the way, you will learn efficient library research techniques, correct documentation styles, and ways to avoid plagiarism. While the course does emphasize academic research and writing skills, assignments and discussions in ENC 1102 are designed to demonstrate that writing classes do not exist in a vacuum and that writing is not solely an academic enterprise. The critical thinking skills and efficient writing habits learned in this class will help to ensure your success both at college and in your future careers.
Required Texts
Ramage, John D., John C. Bean, and June Johnson. The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Writing. New York: Pearson, 2009.
Bartholomae, David. and Anthony Petrosky. Ways of Reading. 9th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2011.
ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING
Summary and Analysis (1000 words) 150
To demonstrate critical reading and analysis, students will write a brief
summary followed by a detailed analysis of the same document.
Synthesis of Literature (1200 words) 150
To demonstrate the skill of synthesizing information, students will analyze three essays and
then synthesize them to demonstrate how they have reached an enlarged perspective on a specific topic.
Research Exploration Blog I: Idea development, Freewriting 50
Research Exploration Blog II: Research Prospectus/Presentations (400 words) 75
As a part of topic and thesis development, students write a brief proposal and present preliminary findings to the class.
Annotated Bibliography of 15-20 sources (1200 words) 150
In preparation for the Research Paper, students will gather and annotate sources emphasizing
their value for a particular research project.
Partial Draft of Essay (1500 words) 150
This partial draft will allow you to get detailed feedback from me on your work. See assignment for more particular details.
Research Paper (2700 words) 250
As the culmination of the course, the research paper will incorporate the skills of
argumentation, summary, analysis, and synthesis that students have refined during the
semester. In the paper, students will make a clear, specific, narrow argument about an arguable topic. The argument will be logos-based and supported with evidence in the form of facts, statistics, and/or quotations from experts in the field.
Revisions 100
Late semester, you will revise the Synthesis paper. The revisions must be accompanied by a reflective letter that addresses your thinking through the revising process. You will be graded on both the revisions and the letter.
Blog (5 posts) x 20 pts. = 100
Throughout the semester, you will be asked to compose blog posts on readings, visuals and/or questions raised in class. Create a blog using Google’s blogger service: www.blogger.com.
Grading Scale
ENC 1102 Syllabus Page 3
A | 4.0 | 93-100% | 1162-1250 | C | 2.0 | 73-76 % | 912-961 |
A- | 3.67 | 90-92% | 1125-1161 | C- | 1.67 | 70-72% | 875-911 |
B+ | 3.33 | 87-89% | 1087-1124 | D+ | 1.33 | 67-69% | 837-874 |
B | 3.0 | 83-86% | 1037-1086 | D | 1.0 | 63-66% | 787-836 |
B- | 2.67 | 80-82% | 1000-1036 | D- | 0.67 | 60-62% | 750-786 |
C+ | 2.33 | 77-79% | 962-999 | E | 0.00 | 0-59% | 0-749 |
General Education Learning Outcomes
You must pass this course with a grade of C or better to receive credit for the 6,000-word University Writing Requirement (E6). You must turn in all papers to receive credit for writing 6,000 words. A grade of C or better satisfies the University's General Education Composition (C) requirement. You must pass with a grade of C or better if this course is to satisfy the CLAS requirement of a second course in Composition (C). If you
are not in CLAS, check the catalog or with your advisor to see if your college has other writing requirements.
COURSE POLICIES
Attendance & Tardiness
ENC 1102 is a participation-oriented, skills-based writing course, which means that you will build your skills incrementally and systematically in each class throughout the semester. Much of the learning that takes place is spontaneous and difficult to reproduce outside of class.
Please do not come late to class; arriving late disrupts the entire class. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will be marked absent. Being tardy three times will equal one absence.
Consequently, the University Writing Program policy is that attendance is required. If you miss more than six periods during the semester, you will fail the entire course. The UWP exempts from this policy only those absences involving university-sponsored events, such as athletics and band, and religious holidays. Absences for illness or family emergencies will count toward your six allowed absences. If you are absent, it is still your responsibility to make yourself aware of all due dates. You are still responsible for turning assignments in on time. Save your absences for when you’re really ill.
Preparation
You are expected to be prepared for every class, including completing all reading and writing assignments on time. Failure to be prepared for or to contribute to in-class activities and discussion will affect your grade. Papers and drafts are due at the beginning of class. Late work, if accepted, will incur a grade penalty.
Mode of Submission
All papers must be in 12-point Times New Roman or Calibri font and double-spaced. All final drafts will be submitted via E-Learning. Your final drafts should be polished and presented in a professional manner. On all papers write your name, the assignment, and the word count at the top of the paper. When submitting a document, please name the file like this: NameAssignmentDraft#.doc (or .rtf). If it is the final draft, write “Final” instead of “Draft#”. For example, SmithRAdraft3.doc or SmithSynthFinal.rtf.
Plagiarism
ENC 1102 Syllabus Page 4
Plagiarism is a serious violation of the Student Honor Code. The Honor Code prohibits and defines plagiarism as follows:
Plagiarism: A student shall not represent as the student’s own work all or any portion of the work of another. Plagiarism includes (but is not limited to):
a. Quoting oral or written materials, whether published or unpublished, without proper attribution.
b. Submitting a document or assignment which in whole or in part is identical or substantially identical to a document or assignment not authored by the student. (University of Florida, Student Honor Code,
15 Aug. 2007 <http://www.dso.ufl.edu/judicial/honorcode.php>)
University of Florida students are responsible for reading, understanding, and abiding by the entire Student
Honor Code.
All acts of plagiarism will result in failure of the assignment and may result in failure of the entire course. They will also be reported to the University. Plagiarism can occur even without any intention to deceive if
the student fails to know and employ proper documentation techniques. Unless otherwise indicated by the instructor for class group work, all work must be your own. Nothing written for another course will be accepted.
Academic Honesty
As a University of Florida student, your performance is governed by the UF Honor Code, available in its full form at http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/students.html. The Honor Code requires Florida students to neither give nor receive unauthorized aid in completing all assignments. Violations include cheating,
plagiarism, bribery, and misrepresentation. Visit http://www.dso.ufl.edu/judicial/procedures/academicguide.php for more details. All acts of academic dishonesty will result in failure of the assignment and may result in failure of the entire course. They will also be reported to the University.
Graded Materials
Students are responsible for maintaining duplicate copies of all work submitted in this course and retaining all returned, graded work until the semester is over. Should the need arise for a re-submission of papers or a review of graded papers, it is the student's responsibility to have and to make available this material.
Classroom Behavior
Please keep in mind that students come from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Some of the texts we will discuss and write about engage controversial topics and opinions. Diverse student backgrounds combined with provocative texts require that you demonstrate respect for ideas that may differ from your own.
Students with Disabilities
The University of Florida complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students requesting accommodation should contact the Students with Disabilities Office, Peabody 202. That office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the instructor when requesting accommodation.
Weekly Schedule
Week/Date | Lesson | Assignments | |
1 8/22, 24, 26 | Diagnostic Essay | ||
Syllabus, get to know each other | |||
Model Reading | WR p.1-21, AB ch.1, ch.6 p. 109-117 | ||
2 8/29, 31, 9/2 | Wallowing in complexity | ||
wallowing in complexity, coming up with ideas | AB ch.2 | ||
Intro to Research Exploratory Blog, assign part I | AB ch. 8 p.175-186, ch.9 p.208-225 | ||
3 9/5, 7, 9 | Persuasion, Visual Argument | ||
Persuasion, visual argument | AB ch.3, ch.11 | ||
[Summary/Analysis unit] | |||
4 9/12, 14, 16 | AB Ch. 5 | RE Blog I DUE | |
AB ch. 5 continued | Blog 1 "Why Bother?" DUE | ||
"The Pain Scale" WR pg. 170-182 | |||
5 9/19, 21, 23 | Assign Research Prospectus | AB ch. 19 p.517-522; | Blog 2 "Pain Scale" DUE |
WR, Richard Rodriguez "The Achievement of Desire," pgs. 513-536 | |||
S/A Peer Review | AB, ch. 17 p. 498-505 | ||
6 9/26, 28, 30 | Topic development workshop | AB ch. 13 | S/A due |
Topic development workshop | Blog 3, "The Achievement of Desire" | ||
Present Research Prospectus (sm. gps) | Res. Exploratory Blog II (Prospectus) | ||
7 10/3, 5, 7 | [Synthesis unit] | AB ch. 12; “The Banking Concept of Education” WR pg 316-330 | Blog Response 4 Due |
Blog Response 5 DUE | |||
8 10/10, 12, 14 | Synthesis Activities | ||
Synthesis Activities | |||
9 10/17, 19, 21 | Talking to group about papers, asking questions about synthesis, looking over examples of summary/analysis | ||
[Annotated Bibliography unit] (Lecture) | AB ch.7. pgs 164-166 | ||
Style Exercises/Lecture | Synthesis due | ||
10 10/24, 26, 28 | AB22, 23 (not necessarily this day); WR pg. 187-214 | ||
WR pg 214-233 | |||
AB. Ch. 20 Library day | |||
11 10/31, 11/2, 11/4 | AB Ch. 21 | ||
AB Ch. 23 | |||
Annotated Bibliography Peer Review | |||
12 11/7, 9, 11 | TBA | ||
Titles, Introduction, Conclusions (Prezi) | TBA |
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TBA | |||
13 11/14, 16, 18 | TBA | ||
Partial Draft of Essay (at least 1500 words) | |||
14 11/21, 23, 25 | |||
Research Paper Peer Review | |||
15 11/28, 11/30 | Research Paper conferences | ||
Wrap-up | Research Paper due |
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