READ 142 College Reading: Logical Analysis and Evaluation Course Information Fall 2010 Wail List Students: I will add a few extra people above my enrollment.

READ 142 College Reading: Logical Analysis and Evaluation

Course InformationFall 2010

Wail List Students:I will add a few extra people above my

enrollment capacity.

Petitioners:It is highly unlikely you will get a spot in this

section. There are several people on the wait list.

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Petitioners Proof that you have met the prerequisites

involves one of the following: a.   A printout of your placement test score

(Compass Reading Test).  It’s usually a blue sheet of paper.

b.   A Student Educational Plan, a handwritten form from the counseling office that indicates your placement in this course.

c.   Some type of proof that you took READ 96 with a “C” or better, such as a printout of your transcripts or a placement card.

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Today’s Agenda1. Instructor Information2. Syllabus3. Icebreaker4. Time Management Plan5. Break6. Next Week’s Work7. Parts of an Argument (if there’s time)

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Instructor Information

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Call me Mrs. Silva. Personal Information Educational

Background Teaching History

You will need two sheets of paper today. On the first sheet of paper…

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Last name, first name Phone number (where I can contact you in case

class is cancelled) Email (the one you check most often) Major, area of interest, or undecided I do/do not have internet access at home. I am/am not/sort of comfortable with computers

and using the internet. It is my ____ (first, second, third, etc.) semester at

Fullerton College. This information will be kept confidential and

shredded after the semester ends.

On the Back of the Paper A. I would like to take a break in the middle of

the class session. Break at 7:30-7:50, Leave at 9:50 B. I would like to leave early and not take a

formal break. (You are free to use the rest room, make a phone call, etc. if you need to.)

Leave at 9:30

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Pairing Activity

You will be given a card.

The cards will have different numbers and colors. Some cards will say “Wild.”

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Find someone with . . .

A different number, different color

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If you have a Wild card,

Wait until all the pairs are formed, and then choose a pair to join.

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Find someone with . . .

A different number, same color

The person with the Wild card, joins later.

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Find someone with the. . .

Same number, different color

The person with the Wild card, joins later.

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These cards will enable us to form pairs while we review the syllabus.

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Let’s go over the syllabus.

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Contact Information

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Office Hours Location: Skills Center (1st floor of 800 building)

4:30-5:20 PM, Wednesdays before class

Email is the best way to reach me: gsilva@fullcoll.edu or gwensilva@gmail.com

Course Homepage All handouts distributed in class are posted on

our course homepage. www.silvaread142.pbworks.com

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Course Information

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Pre-Requisite: READ 96 with a C or better or recommended score on placement exam

This course is CSU transferrable. AREA A: Communication in the English Language

What are the objectives of the this course?

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Evaluate the way language reveals an author’s message, intent, and tone.

Judge the validity and soundness of arguments, especially noting common logical fallacies and manipulative language.

Distinguish between inductive and deductive reasoning.

Explain the relevancy and adequacy of evidence. Analyze arguments for the validity and

soundness. Demonstrate an improved understanding of

college-level vocabulary. Apply study skills that lead to course success.

What materials are required?

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Developing Critical Reading Skills, 8th edition

New edition this semester

$67.75 at bookstore

What materials are required?

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READ 142 Lab Manual

How do I obtain the lab manural?

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Go to http://reading.fullcoll.edu. Wait until next week to find out

which pages to print.

What other materials do I need?

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Your student i.d. Print account. Go to the cashier at the

bookstore and buy about $2-5. scantron 2 blue books, 1 for midterm and 1 for final,

the large size

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Attendance Policy

Lab Attendance 50 minutes of lab at least every week Need to attend during these times when a lab

instructor is present:Mon & Thurs 9-2Tues & Thurs 9-7You get two absences. At the third absence,

you may be dropped. To avoid being dropped, be prepared to show documentation of an extenuating circumstance.

Minutes do not carry over, like a phone plan

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More Lab Attendance Students who do not begin attending lab by

the end of the second week will be considered no-shows and may be dropped from the course.

You will need you ID to use the lab.

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Classroom Attendance An absence is being gone from any part of

class for more than 15 minutes. Class work can not be made up if you are not

here--even if you have a good reason for being gone.

Missing an in-class assignment or two will not hurt you.

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Absences Email me if you are going to be absent—it

helps me plan. I won’t give you a hard time, and you don’t have to tell me why.

When you are absent, check course website and read the weekly PowerPoint.

Email a classmate to keep up with any announcements and handouts not mentioned in the PowerPoint.

You’ll still be responsible for changes in assignments even if you are absent.

Ask me AFTER you have checked with someone.

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Absences from class You can have up to two absences. At the third absence, you may be dropped. To avoid being dropped, be prepared to show

documentation of an extenuating circumstance.

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1a. What are some examples of extenuating circumstances?

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On the second piece of paper, write “Syllabus Review” for the title.

Each person writes answer down the answers on his or her own paper

Different number, different color ..

On the second piece of paper, write “Syllabus Review” for the title.

Each person writes answer down the answers on his or her own paper

Different number, different color ..

1b. What are some ways of documenting these circumstances?

Taking a roommate or family member to urgent care or emergency

Your own illness Car accident

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Other scenarios We cannot go over every situation, but it is

important that you leave work or home on time, arrange for babysitting, or notify your employer of important school matters…

…and take responsibility when things don’t work out.

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Late Policy

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Being late is being more than 5 minutes late to class.

An accumulation of 3 tardies will equal one unexcused absence.

Remember that any class work that you miss for being late cannot be made up.

Being on time is important. I go over important announcements the first 5 minutes of class.

Being on time shows respect and consideration.

Keeping Track of Attendance Go to www.engrade.com on a weekly basis to

keep track of you attendance. You have two weeks to ask me to correct

recordkeeping errors on Engrade. After two weeks, I do not make any more

changes. Key for Engrade attendance codes:U = unexcused absenceE = excused absenceT = tardyP = present

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GRADES & COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

How will I be graded?

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Weekly Assignments 20%

Class Work 10%Weekly Lab Work 20%Group Projects 20%Midterm & Final Exam 30%

How will the grades be distributed?

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A 90- 100% B 89 – 80% C 79 - 70% D 69 – 60% F 59% & below

You grades will be posted online.

I will post a link on our homepage in a few weeks.

More instructions will follow later in the semester.

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Weekly Assignments

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Expect to spend at least 2 hours of every hour of class per week on assignments in addition to lab time.

Weekly assignments consist of readings from the textbook, other articles or essays, and exercises in the textbook.

They are usually reviewed during the first part of the class.

Weekly Assignments

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All assignments are required to be typed on MLA format. (More information to follow.)

Weekly Lab Work

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Designate another 50 minutes per week to complete lab contracts, which are like extended assignments.

You will need to spend time in the skills center to complete this aspect of the course.

Weekly Lab Work

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Decide whether you have room in your schedule to spend time in the lab.

These assignments involve not only reading but some writing as well.

Check our course website for details.

All lab work needs to be on designated worksheets or on typed paper.

If you are absent. . .

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Assignments are still due. 3 options for turning in weekly assignments

and lab work: Email me the assignment by 7:00 pm the day

it is due if you want credit. Scan or take a picture of lab worksheets.

Send the work in with someone by 7:00 pm. Drop it off in the Mailroom in Room 841 by

7:00 the day it is due. Make sure you obtain a time stamp.

Make-Up Day Weekly Assignments, not Lab Work On November 30, Week 16, you can turn in

two weekly assignments and submit them for full credit.

It is due the first five minutes of class. If you are absent that day, please follow the

normal procedure for tuning in work when absent.

If you come to class late, I will not accept the work.

There are no make-ups for lab work.

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2. You got stuck in traffic, couldn’t find a parking spot, and come to class 10 minutes late. How does this affect your attendance? What happens to your work?

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Different number, different color Each person writes answer down on

his or her own paper..

Different number, different color Each person writes answer down on

his or her own paper..

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I have built in flexibility in the attendance and in the late-work policy. If you feel that this is not enough for you, please consider taking a different course that better fits your schedule.

Group Projects

Group Project 1 Group Project 2

Group presentation only

Group grade Members evaluate

your contribution No make-ups for

presentation I choose your groups.

Group presentation Group grade for

presentation Members evaluate your

contribution No make-ups for

presentation You can choose your

group. One Individual paper

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Group Project 2 Individual Paper Outline analysis Individual Due by email Sunday, November 28, at 11:59

p.m. 10% deduction for each day it is late

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Class Work Class work provides practice and application

of new material. No make-ups of in-class assignments

regardless of your reason for missing class Missing one assignment or two will not impact

you significantly Check with someone to find out any in-class

assignments you may have missed if you are absent

Do not rely on the weekly PowerPoint or the handouts posted on the website

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Midterm & FinalMidterm & Final

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2 midterms and 1 final exam Cumulative in-class exam Also Includes vocabulary studied throughout

the course

Appealing a score on an exam

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Submit your case in writing within one week after the exam is returned to the class.

Provide good evidence to support your arguments (i.e. from the textbook, lecture, scientific literature, films, etc.)

Include your exam with your written appeal

Extra Credit

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One extra credit question each on midterm and final

Has the potential to raise your midterm and final score by a grade

3. You just found out that you need to miss class tonight because you have to take your daughter to urgent care. What should you do to make sure your absence does not negatively impact your grade?

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Same number, same color Each person writes answer down on his or her

own paper.

Same number, same color Each person writes answer down on his or her

own paper.

Classroom Environment

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Civility and respect Opinions you don’t agree wtih Controversial issues are discussed. Focus will be on the quality of the author’s

presentation, not to promote a particular viewpoint

Participation

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arriving to class on time participating by having the work done asking questions and making comments

relevant to the topic at hand

Classroom Discussions

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Civilized and respectful to everyone Relevant to the topic at hand Quiet, full, respectful attention while the

instructor or another student is talking Text or take phone calls after class. Let me

know ahead of time if you are expecting an emergency call.

 4. I don’t know why you asked me to stop talking to my friend during class. We’re talking about the course content.

5. Why did you tell me to stop texting? I wasn’t making any noise.

How would you respond if you were the instructor?

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Different number, different color Each person writes answer down on his or her

own paper..

Different number, different color Each person writes answer down on his or her

own paper..

Disruptive Behavior

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Politely warned to discontinue behavior Asked to leave class and receive an absence May be dropped Incidence Report may be filed

Academic Honesty

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Plagiarism: Passing off as one’s own work the ideas of another

Using a creative production without giving the source

Turnitin.com

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I may submit your work to turnitin.com or to another instructor to check for plagiarism.

You might be required to submit an assignment electronically.

Examples of Plagiarism

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Paraphrasing published materials without crediting the sourcemaking Making significant use of an idea or a particular arrangement of ideas

Incorporating these ideas from another person into a paper without acknowledgment

submitting under one’s own name work which have been prepared by others

Cheating

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Using notes, aids, or the help of other students on tests or exams in ways other than those expressly permitted by the instructor, or

Misreporting or altering the data in laboratory or research projects involving the collection of data.

Furnishing Information

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If you give someone information that enables them to plagiarize or cheat, this is still a case of academic dishonesty.

You are still responsible—say “No.”

Possible Consequences

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Instructor may Give an appropriate penalty Assign an “F” to all or part of an assignment,

or assign an “F” in the course File an Incidence Report and give to an

administrator

6. My friend in class asked me to email her my paper because she wanted to get some ideas. She told me she was working over 40 hours a week, so she didn’t have a lot of time to spend on it.

How would you respond if you were the instructor?

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Same number, different color Each person writes answer down on his or her

own paper..

Same number, different color Each person writes answer down on his or her

own paper..

Disabilities

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If you have a disability, show me the paperwork from the Disability Support Service.

We can then come up with accomodations.

If an emergency arises . . .

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The nearest exit is the stairs Duck under the tables if there’s an

earthquake. Stay calm.

Email

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Emailing me at gsilva@fullcoll.edu or gwensilva@gmail.com are the easiest ways to reach me.

Make sure you tell me who you are. I may not know who you are if your email address is volleyballgirl@yahoo.com or hotshot54@gmail.com.

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Let me go over the course schedule.

Time Management Plan Now that you know

how much time commitment this course requires, take a look at your schedule.

This form is completely confidential.

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Obligated Time Fill in all of your classes. Fill in the hours you work. Fill in the time it takes to get ready and travel

between home, school, and work. Fill in any other regular appointments (church,

transporting children, etc.) Fill in lunch or dinner break. Include time for

food preparation. This worksheet will be kept confidential. Establish a set time to go to sleep and get up

in the morning.

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Free Time Skills Center Hours

Assign time for studying for each class.

Allow 3-4 hours for each hour spent in class per week.

Schedule in fun events—recreation, watching tv, going out with friends.

M & Th 9:00-2:00 T & Th 9:00-7:00

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Let’s look at the questions.1. Do you have time in your schedule to attend

lab?2. When will you be able to go the Skills Center

to fulfill the lab component of this course? (Plan for 50 minutes per week.)

3. Do you have time to complete the weekly assignments?

4. When do you plan on completing the assignments for this course?

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More Questions5. Do you have any other free time to meet

outside of class for group projects (if necessary) or to study for exams?

 6. Given your course load, your work, family and personal obligations, realistically, do you think you have time

to do the required work for this course? Please explain if your schedule is full.

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When you are finished, feel free to take a break.

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Icebreaker Step1. Get into

groups of 4-5 people. Come up with 3-5

INTERESTING things everyone in the group has in common.

Too obvious:1.We are all students.2.We all live in

California.3.We are all girls.

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speak at least 2 languages traveled outside the US love Family Guy

play a musical instrument

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Step 2: Come up with two unique characteristics for each person.

Gwen

Coaches football

Lived in 5 cities in the last year

Jane

Doesn’t know how to ride a bike Plays on a volleyball team

Icebreaker Step 3: Choose one spokesperson. Spokesperson explains what everyone in the

group has in common. Spokesperson introduces each person by

name and describes one unique characteristic for him or her.

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Let’s go over the format of every assignment that’s turned in to class.

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Take a look at the paper that’s in front of you1. What do you notice about what’s on the

header?2. Is there a comma between the last name

and the page number?3. How is the whole paper spaced?4. What’s on the top left hand side?5. What is the order of the date?6. Is the font of the title any different from the

rest of the paper?7. What do you notice about the margins?

Don’t get stressed if you do not get all the formatting correct. You can download a

template from our course homepage.

I can show you after class how to perform certain functions on Microsoft Word.

I will also gently correct your assignments so that the formatting is right.

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Your Work for Next Week

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Go to “Weekly Files” on our course homepage.

Look for the right week…

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What makes a persuasive argument in an article or speech?

With a partner Think back to your high school years. Talk

about the worst teacher you had. Give reasons for your opinion.

On a piece of paper, create a chart…Parts of an Argument

CLAIM

REASONS

EVIDENCE

ASSUMPTION

REFUTATION