Course Syllabus

Fall 2021

Course: EN 126 English Grammar and Composition II (MWF)

Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Mrs. Heather Fulfer
Office: MK 201
Office Hours: Monday, 9–9:50 a.m.; Tuesday, 12–12:50 p.m.; Thursday, 12–12:50 p.m.

Catalog Description: This course focuses on developing students’ ability to write persuasively
and to conduct research. Students will write argumentative, researched essays and papers,
focusing on effective content, organization, sentence structure, and diction. Students must
earn a minimum grade of “C-,” regardless of their major.

Purpose of the Course: EN 126 is presented as a core course that will prepare students for the
rest of their college career. It is designed to polish students’ writing skills.

Prerequisites: At least a “C” in EN 121 or EN 123 or English Proficiency Exam

Texts: College Grammar and Composition Handbook, 2010, James A. Chapman

College Composition Workshop, 2nd ed., 2010, James A. Chapman
EN 126 Supplement: English Grammar and Composition, Fall 2021 (accessed in Canvas)
American Heritage Dictionary of the English Dictionary, 5th ed. (not purchased; use
ahdictionary.com)
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 9th ed., Kate
Turabian

Learning Outcomes—Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge about writing principles.
2. Apply the writing process to each composition where appropriate—plan, write,
rewrite, edit.
3. Write using effective syntax, word choice, unity, and coherence.
4. Conduct effective research, including evaluating, incorporating, and documenting
source materials.
5. Argue persuasively their own viewpoints.

Evaluation—Achievement of learning outcomes will be assessed using the following methods:

Quizzes/homework/participation—15% Midterm examination—15%
Compositions—55% Final examination—15%

Classroom participation is also considered when giving a final grade. Faculty reserve the
right to adjust planned assignments and their weights as needed throughout the semester.

The college grading scale will be applied to the course average to determine the course
grade.
90–100% A 60– 69% D
80– 89% B 0– 59% F
70– 79% C
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Validation:
Objective 1: Quizzes, midterm examination, final examination
Objective 2: Argumentative essay, critique, research paper, critique
Objective 3: Argumentative essay, critique, research paper, critique
Objective 4: Research paper
Objective 5: Argumentative essay, critique, research paper, critique

Attendance Policy: Because regular attendance is important for your academic success, you are
expected to attend every class on time, to stay for the entire class period, and to
participate in all class activities.

If you have more than 3 unexcused absences in this class, your final grade may be
dropped by one full letter grade. If you have 7 or more unexcused absences, you may be
required to withdraw from the class. Missing 25minutes or more of a class period, leaving
class for an unexcused reason and not returning (regardless of how much time is missed),
or being tardy three times counts as an absence.

Absence Procedures: You are responsible to know the material covered on days you are absent,
regardless of the reason for the absence. If you must miss class for a legitimate reason,
you should email me as soon as is reasonably possible. For a legitimate absence to be
marked as “excused,” you will need to complete assigned makeup work and submit it on
Canvas. Makeup work may include exercises that were due, homework quizzes, summary
of any reading assignments (1 page), work that should have been completed during any
writing labs. Makeup work to excuse a legitimate absence needs to be completed within
two class periods of the missed class.

Missed tests must be made up in the Testing Center within the next two available Testing
Center dates. You will receive an e-mail notifying you of the dates each specific test will
be available in the Testing Center. The grade for tests missed because of an unexcused
absence will be lowered by 10%.

Assignments due on days you are absent must be submitted electronically in Canvas. Late
work will receive a 10% late penalty deducted per class period until the assignment is
submitted.

Missing a quiz because of an unexcused absence or tardy will result in a quiz grade of
zero. Quizzes missed for any other reason may be made up at your instructor’s discretion.

Course Outline:
Week Topics
1 Introduction to course, the writing process, argumentative essay (reasoning, fallacies),
fragments, run-ons
2 Argumentative essay (plagiarism, summarizing, paraphrasing), fragments, run-ons
3 Argumentative essay (blending sources)
4 Research paper (thesis, brainstorm, outline, and note taking), dictionary
5 Research paper (note taking), sentence unity, coordination, subordination
6 Research paper (note taking), misplaced and dangling modifiers
7 Research paper (note taking, first draft), midterm examination
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8 Research paper (first draft)

9 Research paper (first draft, notes-bibliography style of documentation, second draft),
pronoun reference, clear and logical construction
10 Research paper (second draft, documentation)
11 Research paper (editing final draft), parallelism, point of view
12 Research paper (final draft), critique, conciseness, emphasis, variety, appropriateness
13 Critique, jargon, triteness, wordiness
14 Critique
15 Critique, English Assessment Test, review for final examination
16 Final examination

Assignments:
Class Due Assignment
1 W 9/1 Introduction to course

2 F 9/3 ● Read “The Writing Process: Four Steps” (In Canvas, go to Modules, Week 1) and
take Homework Quiz 1 in Canvas before class.
 Read “Characteristics of Good Writing” and “Transitions” (in Canvas, Week 1
Module) and take Homework Quiz 2 in Canvas before class.
 Read supplement, ch. 3. (in Canvas, Modules, then Course Handouts)

3 M 9/6 ● Do exercises 11-15 in the Workshop and study corresponding rules in the
Handbook.
 Read “Exploring Bias in Worldview” (in Canvas) and take Homework Quiz 3 in
Canvas before class.

4 W 9/8 ● Submit Argumentative Essay Research Worksheet in Canvas before class.

Print article and bring it to class. See “How to Submit an Assignment in
Canvas” in Canvas under Modules.
 Submit Brainstorm for Argumentative Essay in Canvas before class.
 Prepare for Quiz 1 over run-ons, fragments, diction (Handbook, sect. 13, 14, &
35.1-35.17), and supplement, ch. 1 and 3 (pp. 1-8).

5 F 9/10 ● Submit Planning Strategy for Argumentative Essay in Canvas before class.
 Writing Lab: Come to class prepared to work on the Argumentative Essay.
BRING article for the Argumentative Essay to class.

6 M 9/13 ● Study Grammar and Mechanics Checklist, rules 1-5, and take Homework Quiz 4
in Canvas before class.
 Writing Lab: Come to class prepared to work on the Argumentative Essay.

7 W 9/15 ● Prepare for Quiz 2 on fallacies (Handbook, sect. 61.10), personal pronoun list
(Handbook, sect. 3.28), supplement, ch. 3 (pp. 9-18).
 Writing Lab: Come to class prepared to work on the Argumentative Essay.

8 F 9/17 ● Complete, print, and bring to class a rough draft of the Argumentative Essay.
 Writing Lab: Come to class prepared to work on revising the Argumentative Essay.
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9 M 9/20 ● Complete, print, and bring to class a revised rough draft of the Argumentative Essay.
 Read “Exploring Language and Worldview” (in Canvas) and take Homework
Quiz 5 in Canvas before class.
 Writing Lab: Come to class prepared to edit the Argumentative Essay.

10 W 9/22 ● Do exercises 1-10, 16 in Workshop and study corresponding rules in the Handbook.
 Sign up for Research Paper topic before class today. Follow procedures given
by teacher in class.
 Submit Argumentative Essay in Canvas before class starts. Additionally, see
supplement, ch. 2, for composition policies and formatting guidelines.

11 F 9/24 ● Read supplement, ch. 4 (pp. 1-7).

 Prepare for Quiz 3 over using the dictionary, diction (Handbook, sect.27.18-
27.30 and 35.18-35.35), and supplement, ch. 4 (pp. 1-4).
 Submit Thesis Statement for the Research Paper in Canvas before class starts.

12 M 9/27 ● Submit Brainstorm for the Research Paper in Canvas before class starts
 Submit 5-8 Bibliographic Sources for the Research Paper in Canvas before
class starts.
 Writing Lab: Note taking for Research Paper. Bring materials to class in order to
take notes for the Research Paper.

13 W 9/29 ● Submit Preliminary Outline for Research Paper in Canvas before class starts.
 Do exercises 20-21 and 34-35 and study corresponding rules in the Handbook.
 Writing Lab: Note taking for Research Paper. Bring materials to class in order to
take notes for the Research Paper.

14 F 10/1 ● Before class, take Quiz 4 over Handbook, sect. 15-17 and 35.36-35.56 and
supplement, ch. 4 (pp. 3-7).
 Study Grammar and Mechanics Checklist, rules 6-7, and take Homework Quiz 6
in Canvas before class.
 Writing Lab: Note taking for Research Paper. Bring materials to class in order to
take notes for the Research Paper.

15 M 10/4 ● Do exercises 36-39 and study corresponding rules in the Handbook.

 Submit Note taking (25 entries on note sheets) for Research Paper in Canvas
before class starts.
 Writing Lab: Note taking for research paper (50 entries). Bring materials to class
in order to take notes for the Research Paper.

16 W 10/6 ● Prepare for Quiz 5 over Handbook, sect. 18-19 and 35.57-35.68.
 Writing Lab: Note taking for research paper (50 entries). Bring materials to class
in order to take notes for the Research Paper.

17 F 10/8 ● Submit First Revised Outline for Research Paper in Canvas before class starts.
 Writing Lab: Note taking for research paper (50 entries). Bring materials to class
in order to take notes for the Research Paper.

18 M 10/11 ● Complete Argumentative Essay Reflection in Canvas.

 Writing Lab: Note taking for research paper (50 entries). Bring materials to class
in order to take notes for the Research Paper.
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19 W 10/13 ● Submit note taking (50 entries on note sheets) for research paper in Canvas
before class.
 Writing Lab: Second Revised Outline for Research Paper. Bring note sheets to
class to help you on the Second Revised Outline.

Midterm covers Handbook, sect. 13-19, 27, 35.1-35.68, 42.19, 42.31-42.42, 61.10; supplement, chap. 1,
3-4; Turabian, sect. 18, 19.

20 F 10/15 All late work (Argumentative Essay, worksheet, reflection, research paper thesis
through preliminary outline) is due.
9:00, 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 2:30, 4:00 Hours: Take Midterm Examination.
All Other Hours: Read supplement, ch. 4, pp. 7-11, and Turabian, sect. 10.1-10.1.5
(pp. 107-111).

21 M 10/18 8:00, 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 3:30, 5:00 Hours: Take Midterm Examination.
All Other Hours: Read supplement, ch. 4, pp. 7-11, and Turabian, sect. 10.1-10.1.5
(pp. 107-111).

22 W 10/20 ● Submit Second Revised Outline for Research Paper in Canvas before class starts.
 Read sample research paper “Maintaining the Foundations” (supplement, ch. 4,
pp. 20-31).
 Writing Lab: First Draft of Research Paper. Come prepared to class to work on
First Draft.

23 F 10/22 ● Prepare for Quiz 6 over Turabian, 10.1-10.1.5 and supplement, ch. 4 (pp. 7-11).
 Writing Lab: First Draft of Research Paper. Come prepared to class to work on
First Draft.

24 M 10/25 ● Study Grammar and Mechanics Checklist, rule 16, and take Homework Quiz 7 in
Canvas before class.
 Writing Lab: First Draft of Research Paper

25 W 10/27 ● Do exercises 44-46 and study corresponding rules in the Handbook.

 Writing Lab: First Draft of Research Paper

26 F 10/29 ● Submit First Draft of Research Paper in Canvas before class.

 Read supplement, ch. 4, pp. 12-15.

27 M 11/1 ● Prepare for Quiz 7 over Handbook, sect. 20-21, 35.69-35.85, and supplement,
ch. 4 (p. 12-15).

28 W 11/3 ● Bring to class a printed copy of First Draft of Research Paper.

 Study Grammar and Mechanics Checklist, rules 18-20, and take Homework Quiz
8 in Canvas before class.
 Writing Lab: Second Draft of Research Paper

29 F 11/5 ● Prepare for Quiz 8 over writing notes and bibliography pages. Study Turabian,
sect. 16-17. Quiz covers formats for a book, journal article, and website. Quiz is
open book; bring Turabian to class to use as you take the quiz. The quiz is timed.
 Writing Lab: Second Draft of Research Paper
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30 M 11/8 ● Submit Second Draft of Research Paper in Canvas before class.

 Bring to class a printed copy of Second Draft of Research Paper.
 Writing Lab: Final Draft of Research Paper

31 W 11/10 ● Do exercises 47-49 (all), 52 (odds) and study corresponding rules in the Handbook.
 Bring to class a printed copy of Second Draft of Research Paper.
 Writing Lab: Final Draft of Research Paper

32 F 11/12 ● Prepare for Quiz 9 over Handbook, sect. 22-23 and 35. 86-35.100.
 Writing Lab: Final Draft of Research Paper

33 M 11/15 ● Submit Research Paper in Canvas before class.

34 W 11/17 ● Do exercises 54-60 and study corresponding rules in the Handbook.

 Read Critique article (assigned by instructor) and supplement, ch. 5. Outline the
main ideas of the critique article.

35 F 11/19 ● Prepare for Quiz 10 over Handbook, sect. 24-26, 28, 35.101-116, and
supplement, ch. 5.
 Writing Lab: Critique (Bring critique article.)

36 M 11/22 ● Complete, print, and bring to class the Summary of Major Ideas section of the
critique.
 Writing Lab: Peer evaluate the Summary of Major Ideas section of the critique.

W 11/24 NO CLASS (Thanksgiving Break)

F 11/26 NO CLASS (Thanksgiving Break)

37 M 11/29 ● Do exercises 69-72 (all), 73-74 (odds).

 Writing Lab: Critique

38 W 12/1 ● Prepare for Quiz 11 over Handbook, sect. 32-34, and supplement, ch. 5.
 Writing Lab: Critique

39 F 12/3 ● Complete, print, and bring to class the Summary of Major Ideas section of the
critique.
 Writing Lab: Peer evaluate Critical Evaluation of Work section of critique.

40 M 12/6 ● Do exercises 78-81, 84-86.

41 W 12/8 ● Complete Research Paper Reflection in Canvas before class.

 Submit the Critique in Canvas before class.
 Prepare to take the English Assessment Test in class.

42 F 12/10 ● Do review exercises 87, 88.

 All late work (notes, revised outlines, Research Paper, Critique, Reflection )
is due.

43 TBA Final Examination

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Course Requirements:
Quizzes: There are weekly quizzes over Handbook grammar concepts, class notes, and
course supplement. There are homework quizzes reading and Grammar and
Mechanics Checklist concepts.
Participation: Students are expected to work on compositions during designated class times.
Exams: There is a midterm and final exam.
Compositions:
Argumentative Essay
 The topic of your paper is assigned by the instructor.
 The essay is 1½-2½ pages.
 The essay should be 5 paragraphs with 3 reasons to prove the thesis.
 Include research from 2 sources minimum. Document sources using author-date
style of parenthetical citations (Turabian, sect. 18-19).
 See due dates under Assignments for the required parts:
o Brainstorm
o Argumentative Essay Research Worksheet
o Planning Strategy
o Rough draft
o Final draft (includes a title page, pledge page, final draft, references page)
 See Canvas for the rubric used to grade the essay.
Research Paper
 Choose a topic from the list provided for your class (in Canvas). See Assignments
for the sign-up date.
 The paper is a persuasive research paper that is 4½-5½ pages.
 The paper requires 5 sources minimum. One source must be an online journal
article; one must be a book. Only two sources may be regular, scholarly websites.
An unlimited number of online journal articles may be used. While the Bible may
be used, it does not count as one of the required sources. Do not cite from a
general encyclopedia.
 Use bibliography-style footnotes for documentation starting with the second
rough draft. Consult Turabian for details.
 See due dates under Assignments for the required parts. Each part is submitted in
Canvas.
o Sign up for research paper topic.
o Thesis statement
o 5-8 bibliography entries
o Preliminary outline
o 25 note entries
o First revised outline
o 50 note entries
o Second revised outline
o First rough draft (includes title page, pledge page, revised outline, rough
paper with informal parenthetical citations)
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o Second rough draft (includes title page, pledge page, final outline, edited
draft with footnotes, and bibliography)
o Final draft (includes title page, pledge page, final outline, final draft with
footnotes, and bibliography)
 See Canvas for the rubric used to grade the paper.

Critique
 The student will write a critique of an assigned article.
 The paper is to be 1½-2½ pages.
 The paper should include the following parts: identification of the article, summary
of major ideas, critical evaluation of the work, and application of major ideas.
 Include research from 1 source minimum. Use bibliography-style parenthetical
citations (Turabian 16.4.3) to document from the article, and use footnotes for any
other sources cited. The parenthetical citation will contain only the page number
from the article.
 See due dates under Assignments for the required parts:
o Rough draft
o Final draft (includes a title page, pledge page, final draft, and bibliography page)
 See Canvas for the rubric used to grade the essay.

Plagiarism Statement: Plagiarism (presenting someone else’s writing or ideas as though they
were your own) is cheating and will be dealt with as such by Pensacola Christian College.
Plagiarism detection software may be used in this course.

Bibliography
Baker, Sheridan. The Complete Stylist and Handbook.
Barzun, Jacques. Simple and Direct: A Rhetoric for Writers.
Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, Joseph Bizup, William T.
Fitzgerald. The Craft of Research, 4th ed.
Burton, Larry W., and Daniel McDonald. The Language of Argument. 11th ed.
Follett, William. Modern American Usage: A Guide. 3rd ed.
Fowler, H.W. A Dictionary of Modern English Usage. 2nd ed.
Garner, Bryan A. Garner’s Modern American Usage.
Gates, Jean Kay. Guide to the Use of Libraries and Information Sources. 7th ed.
Harris, Robert A. Using Sources Effectively: Strengthening Your Writing and Avoiding
Plagiarism.
Hinderer, Drew E. Building Arguments.
Miles, Robert. First Principles of the Essay.
Morris, William, and Mary Morris. Harper Dictionary of Contemporary Usage.
Murray, Donald. A Writer Teaches Writing: A Practical Method of Teaching
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O’Hayre, John. Gobbledygook Has Gotta Go.
Standford, Gene, and Marie Smith. A Guidebook for Teaching Composition.
Strunk, William, Jr., and E. B. White. The Elements of Style.