1. Study Guide: Each unit contains a Study Guide that provides students with the learning outcomes, unit lesson, required reading assignments, and supplemental resources. Be sure to open the study guide documents in each unit of this course as all of the course content is found in the study guides.
2. Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit.
3. Unit Lesson: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson composed of interactive Adobe Captivate lessons, that discuss lesson material. Transcripts for each of the lessons are also available in each unit.
4. Learning Activities (Non-Graded): These non-graded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study.
5. Journals: Students are required to submit Journals in Units I-VIII. Journals provide students the opportunity to reflect critically on course concepts and ideas. Specific information about accessing the Journal rubric is provided below.
6. Unit Assignments: Students are required to submit for grading Unit Assignments in Units II-VIII. Specific information and instructions regarding these assignments are provided below. Grading rubrics are included with each assignment. Specific information about accessing these rubrics is provided below.
7. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content related questions.
8. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates.
EH 1020, English Composition II Course Syllabus
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CSU Online Library The CSU Online Library is available to support your courses and programs. The online library includes databases, journals, e-books, and research guides. These resources are always accessible and can be reached through the library webpage. To access the library, log into the myCSU Student Portal, and click on “CSU Online Library.” You can also access the CSU Online Library from the “My Library” button on the course menu for each course in Blackboard. The CSU Online Library offers several reference services. E-mail (library@columbiasouthern.edu) and telephone (1.877.268.8046) assistance is available Monday – Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm and Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. The library’s chat reference service, Ask a Librarian, is available 24/7; look for the chat box on the online library page. Librarians can help you develop your research plan or assist you in finding relevant, appropriate, and timely information. Reference requests can include customized keyword search strategies, links to articles, database help, and other services.
Unit Assignments Unit II Annotated Bibliography Follow the directions below for the completion of the Annotated Bibliography assignment for Unit II. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance.
Purpose: The purpose of the annotated bibliography is to summarize the sources that you have gathered to support your research proposal project. These summaries help you to think about the complex arguments presented in your sources.
Description: In this assignment, you will create an annotated bibliography consisting of seven sources. Each entry will consist of a reference list citation, a summary of the source’s information, and a one-sentence assessment. Each annotation should be between 150 to 200 words. If an entry is shorter than 150 words, it is likely you have not fully developed your summary, and this lack of development can severely impact your grade for this assignment.
Example: Click here to access the annotated bibliography example. As always, you may also seek out the guidance of the Writing Center; the Writing specialists are always there to assist you with your writing, comprehension, and APA formatting. You may submit writing assignments to the Writing Center by using a “Writing Center Request form” located in the myCSU Student Portal. To submit a Writing Center Request, log in to the myCSU Student Portal, click on University Forms in the top right menu. Then click on Courses. Towards the bottom of the list, you will find the Writing Center Request. You can fill out this form and attach your paper for assistance. Be advised that Writing Specialist require up to two business days to return requests. If you have questions concerning APA style or your writing assignment, you can contact the Writing Center at teamsucceed@columbiasouthern.edu or by phone at ext. 6538. Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit III Research Proposal Follow the directions below for the completion of the Research Proposal assignment for Unit III. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance.
Purpose: The purpose of the research proposal is to help you to understand your project, to gain direction and feedback on your project, and to establish a blueprint for your project.
Description: In this assignment, you will create a research proposal consisting of three sections: o Section 1: What is the topic? (100-150 words) o Section 2: What is the controversy? Include paragraphs that detail both sides of the controversy.
(300-400 words) o Section 3: Your tentative thesis statement (one to two sentences)
Click here to access the research proposal example. All sources must be documented via APA citations and references. You may also seek out the guidance of the Success Center; the specialists are always there to assist you with your writing and comprehension.
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Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit IV Literature Review Draft of Introduction and Literature Review Follow the directions below for the completion of the introduction and literature review draft assignment for Unit IV. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance. Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to begin drafting your academic argumentative research paper. Description: In this assignment, you will first write your literature review; then, you will write your introduction. Please see “Lesson 4: The Introduction” for details on why it is suggested that you begin the drafting process with the literature review instead of the introduction. The following details are requirements of the assignment:
Introduction (9-12 well-developed sentences/approximately 350 words): For more details about what is expected for each of the following sentences, please see “Lesson 4: The Introduction.” You may also want to review the “Example Introduction and Literature Review (with comments).” The following components must be included in the introduction (in the following order). o Sentence 1: Introduce the general topic o Sentence 2: Pro side (general) o Sentence 3: Con side (general) o Sentence 4: Narrow the scope (1) o Sentence 5: Examples of the narrowed topic o Sentence 6: Narrow the scope (2) o Sentence 7: Specific controversy o Sentence 8: Pro side (specific) o Sentence 9: Con side (specific) o Sentence 10: The thesis
Literature Review (800-900 words): For details about the structure of the literature review, you will want to review “Lesson 3: The Literature Review: The Process.” You may also want to review the “Example Introduction and Literature Review (with comments).” The link is below. o Literature review preface: This paragraph acts as a guide to what the reader can expect in the literature
review. o Literature review body: This section includes three to four body paragraphs that discuss the history,
terminology, and both sides of the controversy (pro and con). o Literature review conclusion: The conclusion signals that the literature review is ending, but it also acts as a
kind of preface for the body of the paper by restating the thesis statement and establishing your argument once again.
Demonstrate how to summarize and paraphrase source materials.
Demonstrate the avoidance of plagiarism through proper use of APA citations and references for all paraphrased and quoted material.
Example: Click here to access the example introduction and literature review. Note: The conclusion is not presented in this example; however, the literature review conclusion is a requirement of the assignment. You may also seek out the guidance of the Success Center; the specialists are always there to assist you with your writing and comprehension. Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit V Assignment Revision of Literature Review and Introduction Follow the directions below for the completion of the introduction and literature review revision assignment for Unit V. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance. Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to revise the introduction and literature review of your academic argumentative research paper, which you created a draft of in Unit IV.
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Description: In this assignment, you will revise the introduction and literature review that you wrote for the Unit IV assignment. Revisions must be substantive and should be made in accordance with the professor’s instructions. The following parts of the assignment must be revised:
Introduction (9-12 well-developed sentences/approximately 350 words): For more details about what is expected for each of the following sentences, please see “Lesson 4: The Introduction.” You may also want to review the “Example Introduction and Literature Review (with comments).” The following components must be included in the introduction (in the following order). o Sentence 1: Introduce the general topic o Sentence 2: Pro side (general) o Sentence 3: Con side (general) o Sentence 4: Narrow the scope (1) o Sentence 5: Examples of the narrowed topic o Sentence 6: Narrow the scope (2) o Sentence 7: Specific controversy o Sentence 8: Pro side (specific) o Sentence 9: Con side (specific) o Sentence 10: The thesis
Literature Review (800-900 words): For details about the structure of the literature review, you will want to review “Lesson 3: The Literature Review: The Process.” You may also want to review the “Example Introduction and Literature Review (with comments).” The link is below. o Literature review preface: This paragraph acts as a guide to what the reader can expect in the literature
review. o Literature review body: This section includes three to four body paragraphs that discuss the history,
terminology, and both sides of the controversy (pro and con). o Literature review conclusion: The conclusion signals that the literature review is ending, but it also acts as a
kind of preface for the body of the paper by restating the thesis statement and establishing your argument once again.
Demonstrate the avoidance of plagiarism through proper use of APA citations and references for all paraphrased and quoted material.
Implement techniques of editing and revising. Example: Click here to access the example introduction and literature review. Note: The conclusion is not presented in this example; however, the literature review conclusion is a requirement of the assignment. You may also seek out the guidance of the Success Center; the specialists are always there to assist you with your writing and comprehension. Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit VI Assignment Body of Research Paper Follow the directions below for the completion of the body paragraphs draft assignment for Unit VI. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance. Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to continue drafting your academic argumentative research paper. Description: In this assignment, you will write three to four body paragraphs according to the form that is explained in “Lesson 3: The Body Paragraphs.” The following requirements must be included in the assignment:
Body Paragraphs: You will construct three to four paragraphs comprised of five to seven sentences each. Each paragraph should be between 150-200 words. At a minimum, this portion of the paper should be around 450-600 words (for three to four paragraphs); a body section of this length will meet the minimum requirements of the assignment. The following components must be included in each body paragraph (in the following order). o Sentence 1: Point/reason sentence: This topic sentence will contain one of your reasons. o Sentence 2: Explanation: In this sentence, you provide information that further develops or explains
Sentence 1. o Sentence 3: Illustration: This sentence introduces evidence that supports the reason that is presented in
Sentence 1.
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o Sentence 4: Explanation of the illustration: Because the evidence does not necessarily stand on its own, you need to provide explanation so that the reader will understand how you interpreted the evidence to come to your reason.
o Sentences 5-6: Second illustration and explanation (optional): You may choose to include a second piece of evidence that is then followed by an explanation.
o Last Sentence: Transition: In this sentence, you will signal to the reader that you will be moving on to another point in the next paragraph. You do this to ease the movement from one point to another.
Be sure to include the introduction and literature review you have already created and revised.
Use APA conventions to cite and reference all sources used to support your argument. Example: For an example of a body paragraph, please see the example in “Lesson 3: The Body Paragraphs.” You may also seek out the guidance of the Success Center; the specialists are always there to assist you with your writing and comprehension. Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit VII Assignment The Body Revision Follow the directions below for the completion of the body paragraphs revision assignment for Unit VII. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance. Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to revise the body of your academic argumentative research paper, which you created a draft of in Unit VI. Description: In this assignment, you will revise the three to four body paragraphs you wrote in Unit VI. The following requirements must be included in the assignment:
Body Paragraphs: You will revise the body section of your paper based on feedback received from your professor in Unit VI. Please review here the guidelines for the body section of your research paper: This section will include three to four paragraphs comprised of five to seven sentences each. Each paragraph should be between 150-200 words. At a minimum, this portion of the paper should be 450-600 words (for three to four paragraphs); a body section of this length will meet the minimum requirements of the assignment. Revisions must be substantive and should be made in accordance with the direction given by the professor’s feedback. The following components must be included in each body paragraph (in the following order). o Sentence 1: Point/reason sentence: This topic sentence will contain one of your reasons. o Sentence 2: Explanation: In this sentence, you will provide information that further develops or explains
Sentence 1. o Sentence 3: Illustration: This sentence introduces evidence that supports the reason that is presented in
Sentence 1. o Sentence 4: Explanation of the illustration: Because the evidence does not necessarily stand on its own, you
need to provide explanation so that the reader will understand how you interpreted the evidence to come to your reason.
o Sentences 5-6: Second illustration and explanation (optional): You may choose to include a second piece of evidence that is then followed by an explanation.
o Last Sentence: Transition: In this sentence, you will signal to the reader that you will be moving on to another point in the next paragraph. You do this to ease the movement from one point to another.
Be sure to include the introduction and literature review you have already created and revised.
Use APA conventions to cite and reference all sources used to support your argument. Example: For an example of a body paragraph, please see the example in “Lesson 3: The Body Paragraphs.” You may also seek out the guidance of the Success Center; the specialists are always there to assist you with your writing and comprehension. Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.
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Unit VIII Research Paper Conclusion and Abstract Follow the directions below for the completion of the conclusion and abstract assignment for Unit VIII. If you have questions, please email your professor for assistance. Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to complete your academic argumentative research paper. Description: In this assignment, you will first write your conclusion; then, you will write your abstract. The following components are requirements of the assignment:
Conclusion (150-200 words): o Revisit the controversy. o Emphasize the seriousness of the controversy. o Answer the “So what?” question. o Suggest a general solution (optional). o Call for awareness/action. o Leave the reader with a final
