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Welcome to Foundations of English!
This course is designed to help students
improve their reading, writing, and
reasoning skills to be academically
successful. The course focus is on basic
writing, revision, and reading
comprehension skills. Using a combination
of instructor-facilitated activities and
integrated technologies, students will work
to improve their ability to generate and
focus ideas for essays, compose, revise
and edit drafts in addition to enhancing
critical reading skills.
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1. Textbook
Mosiacs, Reading and Writing Essays with
MyFoundationsLab, 5th ed. (Flachmann)
2. System Assessment
• Pre-tests administered during the first week of class
scored with the university rubric.
• Course work completed with an average score of
75% or higher
• Post-tests administered with a rubric score of 3 or
higher [on a 4 scale rubric] and with an average score
of 75% or higher.
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3. Organization of Course
Week LP Topic Summary Points
1 LP1 Analysis In Learning Plan 1 the focus is building analytical skills by reading
deeper into the relationships between ideas.
100
2 LP2 Inferences Learning Plan 2 introduces inferences. An inference is a conclusion
drawn from evidence or implied via reasoning. A greater awareness
of inferences strengthens analytical skills.
100
3 LP3 References Learning Plan 3 teaches how to differentiate between fact and
opinion and what makes writing persuasive.
80
4 LP4 Sentences The ability to clearly describe people, projects, places, and events is
essential to writing effective sentences. Learning Plan 4 introduces
descriptive expository writing, which uses sensory imagery to appeal
to as many of the five senses as possible.
80
5 LP5 Paragraphs Learning Plan 5 incorporates the skills from LPs 1-4 to create
paragraphs, brainstorm ideas and write a descriptive paragraph using
sensory imagery.
85
6 LP6 Essays: Intro Learning Plan 6 introduces essay format, including the thesis
statement, paragraph organization and audience analysis.
95
7 LP7 Essays:
Outline
Learning Plan 7 elevates essay writing skills with the outline. The
essay planning process is thoroughly described: from brainstorming
to outline, coherent paragraphs and finally a complete essay rough
draft.
95
8 LP8 Essays:
Composition
Learning Plan 8 covers essay composition-writing and rewriting
sentences and/or paragraph reorganization to facilitate easy
understanding.
90
9 LP9 Essays: Editing Learning Plan 9 introduces editing methods. 100
10 L10 Portfolios Learning Plan 10 evaluates student composition submissions. 110
11 Final Final Exam 65
1000
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4. Coursework: Discussions
Discussions (DS)
Value 10-20 points each
Location D2L “Course Materials”: “Discussions”
Deadline Weekly. Original posts are due during the first half
of class. Replies are due by the end of classtime.
Description Students post an original response to the
discussion question presented. Each Discussion
has a published grading rubric. An original
response must be posted before a student can
read and respond to other students’ posts. At least
one reply to another student must also be posted,
and must contain only positive, constructive
analysis. Students must earn an average of 75%
on all D2L course assignments to pass the course.
Format Directly post into each Discussion. Do not attach a
document.
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4. Coursework: Tests
Tests (T)
Value 10-15 points each
Location D2L “Assessments”: “Quizzes” and MFL
(MyFoundationsLab)
Deadline Weekly by the end of classtime. Each quiz is
permitted 120 minutes for completion.
Description Students complete quizzes as described in
the Course Schedule. Students are allowed 3
attempts for each quiz, and will not be
permitted to progress until each test is
completed with at least 75% accuracy. The
tests are closed book.
Format Online, timed tests administered on D2L.
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4. Coursework: Dropbox Assignments
Dropbox Assignments (DA)
Value 10-50 points each
Location D2L “Assessments”
Deadline Varies. See course syllabus for more detail.
Description Students upload a written composition in
compliance with the assignment description and
published rubric. Students must earn an average of
75% on all D2L course assignments to pass the
course.
Format Attach either Word or PDF files (.doc, .docx or .pdf)
to each Dropbox Assignment. Wordperfect
documents (.odt file names) cannot be opened.
Download a free Wordperfect converter at
http://www.primopdf.com/. If you use Chrome, you
can convert any file to pdf by printing the document
and selecting “Save as PDF” as the printer.
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4. Coursework: Final Portfolio
Final Portfolio (FP)
Value 80 points (40 points for each essay)
Location D2L “Assessments”, under “Dropbox”. Select “Final
Portfolio”.
Deadline Nov. 10, 2013 by 11:59PM.
Description Students submit two revised and edited essays. The Final
Portfolio will be graded using the Writing Process Rubric,
which is located under "Course Resources" in the Content
Map. A score of 75% or above on this assignment is
required to successfully pass this course.
Format Attach either Word or PDF files (.doc, .docx or .pdf) to each
Dropbox Assignment. Wordperfect documents (.odt file
names) cannot be opened. Download a free Wordperfect
converter at http://www.primopdf.com/. If you use Chrome,
you can convert any file to pdf by printing the document
and selecting “Save as PDF” as the printer.
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4. Coursework: Final Portfolio
Final Exam
Value 65 points (Reading Final=25 points; Writing
Final=40 points)
Location MFL (MyFoundationsLab)
Deadline Nov. 18, 2013 by 11:59PM
Description Students log onto MyFoundationsLab.com
and complete the two online, proctored final
Post Tests. The final Post Tests will include
1) a Reading Final worth 25 points and 2) a
Writing Final worth 40 points. A score of 75%
or above on this assessment is required to
successfully pass this course.
Format Online, proctored tests administered on MFL.
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5. Grading: Policy
To earn a passing “S” and go on to the next
course, EN1150 Composition I:
1. Earn an average of 75% on ALL of the
D2L course assignments.
2. Earn a combined 75% or above on the
Proctored MyFoundationsLab Reading
Writing Final Exam, and
3. Earn a 75% according to the Writing
Process Rubric on the Final Writing
Portfolio.
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5. Grading: Scale
Requirement Worth Total
Discussions 10-20 155
Assignments 10-50 515
Tests 10-15 185
Final Portfolio 40 ea 80
Final Exam 25-40 65
Total Points 1000
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5. Grading: Scale
Scale Grade Midterm Range Final Range
90%-A A 400-445 pts 900-1000 pts
80%-B B 356-399 pts 800-899 pts
70%-C C 311-355 pts 700-799 pts
60%-D D 267-310 pts 600-699 pts
0%-59% F 266 or less 599 or less
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5. Grading: Misc. Policies
Late Policy
Late assignments are subject to a 50% tardy
penalty. Of course, extenuating circumstances do
occur, and notifying the instructor of your excused
absence prior to the start of class will allow for more
convenient rescheduling. To encourage attendance,
many required assignments are scheduled to be
completed during regular class time.
Checking Grades
The course gradebook is maintained in D2L, which
you can access by logging onto D2L, clicking on
“Assessments” and then selecting the option
“Grades”.
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Rubrics
Two main grading rubrics are used in EN0600:
• NAU Writing Process Rubric, and
• General Writing Assignment Rubric
They can be accessed in D2L, under
“Assessments” and “Rubrics”.
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D2L
Access D2L at www.mynau.national.edu. The
D2L username is typically your NAU email
address WITHOUT the @national.edu.
MyFoundationsLab
You can also access MFL from your D2L
classroom, under “Course Materials” and
“Content”. Look for the link on the left-side menu
“Course Resources” and click on “Go to
MyFoundationsLab”.
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Course Website
Our course content is accessible online, at
http://www.nauen0600.wordpress.com. You
are urged to access our course on the web
during classtime as well as from home to
familiarize yourself with the material and
prepare for coursework. Use of the course
website is for your convenience only;
participation is voluntary.
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D2L Access: “Course Materials” and
“Content”
Course Website
20. About Week 1
B. Week 1
1. Summary
2. Deadlines
3. Schedule
4. Lecture
5. Coursework
6. Homework
EN0600: About Week 1
This week we cover Learning Plan 1. The
focus in LP1 is on building analytical skills
by reading deeper into the relationships
between ideas. We will become
acquainted with each other, the course
and D2L, our online classroom. There is
a total of 100 points available in LP1, all of
which we will complete during classtime.
21. About Week 1
B. Week 1
1. Summary
2. Deadlines
3. Schedule
4. Lecture
5. Coursework
6. Homework
Required Coursework: Before Class
Read Chapters 1 and 2 in Mosaics
Read Page 115 in Mosaics, the essay "The Family Farm as a Learning
Organization”.
Required Coursework: During Class
D2L: Quiz Pre-Test (not counted in final grade)
D2L: Dropbox Pre-Essay (not counted in final grade)
D2L: Discussions Discussion 1: Introductions
D2L: Quiz LP1.1 Assignment: Scavenger Hunt
D2L: Quiz LP1.2 Assignment: Word Meanings in Context
D2L: Quiz LP1.3 Assignment: Summary
23. About Week 1
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1. Summary
2. Deadlines
3. Schedule
4. Lecture
5. Coursework
6. Homework
4. Welcome Lecture
D2L Login
Discussion 1: Introductions.
Go to the "Discussions" link on the
Navigation Bar to POST to this
discussion. Connecting with one or
two other students in this class will
increase your chances of successfully
completing the course. So reach out
and connect with someone!
24. About Week 1
B. Week 1
1. Summary
2. Deadlines
3. Schedule
4. Lecture
5. Coursework
6. Homework
4. Course Lecture
Chapters 1 and 2 in Mosaics
25. About Week 1
B. Week 1
1. Summary
2. Deadlines
3. Schedule
4. Lecture
5. Coursework
6. Homework
4. Course Lecture
The essay "The Family Farm
as a Learning Organization”
26. About Week 1
B. Week 1
1. Summary
2. Deadlines
3. Schedule
4. Lecture
5. Coursework
6. Homework
4. Course Lecture
Analyzing Arguments
Careful reading supports the
ability to think critically.
29. About Week 1
B. Week 1
1. Summary
2. Deadlines
3. Schedule
4. Lecture
5. Coursework
6. Homework
5. Coursework
D2L: Quiz Pre-Test (not counted in final
grade)
D2L: Discussions Discussion 1:
Introductions
D2L: Quiz LP1.1 Assignment: Scavenger
Hunt
D2L: Quiz LP1.2 Assignment: Word
Meanings in Context
D2L: Quiz LP1.3 Assignment: Summary
D2L: Dropbox Pre-Essay (not counted in
final grade)
30. About Week 1
B. Week 1
1. Summary
2. Deadlines
3. Schedule
4. Lecture
5. Coursework
6. Homework
6. Homework
Any Coursework Not Completed in Class
Read Chapter 3 in Mosaics