How to complete a historical reading of literature
Syllabus Spring 2013 9:30 class
1. English 101: Library Research Lab Component
Spring2013
MW 9:30 – 10:50
Librarian Contact Information:
Name: Amy Harris
Office Location: Room 201 (Georgetown campus library)
Office Phone: 843-520-1423
Office Hours: T 1:30 – 5:00, W 8:00 – 1:00
E-mail: amy.harris@hgtc.edu(NOT through D2L)
This syllabus is subject to change at the librarian’s discretion.
CONTACTING YOUR LIBRARIAN*:
Available during office hours; no appointment required
o NOT in office on Mondays, Thursdays, &Fridays (at Conway campus, e-mail is
the best way to contact me on these days)
o If you can’t come during office hours, e-mail or call to schedule alternate time
*You can always contact a librarian on another campus if I am unavailable. Please refer to
the Get Help! tab of the class LibGuide for contact information at:
http://libguides.hgtc.edu/english101_bolton
OR refer to the Ask Us tab on the library’s webpage at:
http://www.hgtc.edu/about_hgtc/library/
LIBRARY RESEARCH LAB REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING:
Library Scavenger Hunt 20
Citations Assignment 20 Keep in mind that the Library Research
Keyword Assignment 30 Lab assignments are worth 150 points,
Quizzes 50 which is 15% of your overall ENG101
Reference Meetings 30 grade.
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Total Points Possible 150
2. LIBRARY RESEARCH LAB POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Note: These policies are explained in detail in the “Course Policies and Requirements” handout
on the class’s D2L page. Please consult it for additional information—it is your responsibility to
ensure you understand these policies.
Computer/D2L/WaveNet:
Your responsibility to make sure you can navigate all necessary computer programs and
requirements (WaveNet, D2L, Microsoft Word, etc.)
Check D2L and WaveNet e-mail frequently for updates and announcements
Attendance:
Note: This is a lab component to the English 101 class. Attendance is mandatory and will be
taken during each meeting. The allowed absences are NOT in addition to those of the class. For
both the class and lab there is a total of 5 allowed absences.
5 allowed absences (no ―excused‖ absence)
First 2 tardies = 1 absence; after 2, each tardy = absence and may result in reduced grade
Must be prepared for class and pay attention during class to be marked present; not being
prepared may result in absence and dismissal from that class meeting
Plagiarism:
See Student Handbook/Code of Conduct for full college plagiarism policy and
definition—your responsibility to know and understand
First offense results in zero on assignment. Subsequent plagiarism may result in
withdrawal from the course (potentially with a WF) and further penalties, up to and
including expulsion from the college
Classroom Policies:
No cell phones, electronic devices, laptops, etc.—use of any may result in you being
counted absent and losing points
o Use of devices during quizzes or individual work will be considered academic
misconduct and may result in a zero on the assignment
Respect your fellow students
No disruptive behavior of any kind
I reserve the right to dismiss you from class and/or take any other necessary actions if any of
these course policies are not followed. I also reserve the right to add to this list if problems arise
during the semester.
3. TENTATIVE LIBRARY RESEARCH LAB OUTLINE:
M Jan 14 Rm 421 Course & lab overviews and introductions
W Jan 30 Rm 215 Intro to Library &Scavenger Hunt
S Feb 2 D2L DUE: Quiz #1 by 11:59 PM
W Feb 6 Office DUE: Library Scavenger Hunt – in my office
before 9:30 AM
W Feb 13 Rm 215 Intro to Research & Library Resources
S Feb 17 D2L DUE: Quiz #2 by 11:59 PM
M Feb 25 Rm 140 Citations
S Mar 3 D2L DUE: Quiz #3 by 11:59 PM
W Mar 6 Office DUE: Citations Assignment – in my office before
9:30 AM
M Mar 18 Rm 140 Research
S Mar 24 D2L Quiz: Quiz #4 by 11:59 PM
W Apr 3 Rm 215 DUE: Keyword Assignment – bring to lab
Research/Citations
M Apr 15 Rm 140 Reference Meetings – Bring your works cited page
and all sources with you to meeting
W Apr 17 Rm 215 Reference Meetings – Bring your works cited page
and all sources with you to meeting
S Apr 21 D2L DUE: Quiz #5 by 11:59 PM