ASSIGNMENT CREDIT BREAKDOWN AND SCHEDULE
| WK | Assignments | Due | PTS |
| *Assignments due by 11:59pm on listed date | time | ||
| Research Writing Strategies | 14 | ||
| 1 | Rhetorical analysis/Genre Awareness | 4-Sept | 2 |
| 2 | Co-Authorship | 13-Sept | 2 |
| 3 | Inquiry Questions and Research | 20-Sept | 4 |
| 4 | Thesis | 27-Sept | 2 |
| 5 | Introduction and Methodology | 4-Oct | 2 |
| Participation | 2 | ||
| (Group) Co-Authored Research Paper | 39 | ||
| 6 | Data and Results | 11-Oct | 2 |
| 7 | Discussion of Findings | 18-Oct | 2 |
| 8 | Paper Outline and Annotation | 25-Oct | 2 |
| (Group-to-Group) Peer review — Paper Outline (in-class) * | 2 | ||
| 9 | Research Paper (1st Draft) | 1-Nov | 3 |
| 10 | Peer review—Research Paper (1st) (group-to-group) (in-class)* | 2 | |
| 11 | Annotated bibliography | 15-Nov | 5 |
| 11 | Research Paper (final) | 15-Nov | 10 |
| 11 | SOGC (reflection) | 15-Nov | 5 |
| Participation | 4 | ||
| (Group) Forward Facing Project | 37 | ||
| 12 | Genre analysis/Remediation Proposal | 22-Nov | 5 |
| 13 | Group Meetings (Virtual) | 29-Nov | 4 |
| 14 | Forward Facing (First Update) | 6-Dec | 5 |
| Peer review — Forward Facing (in-class) * | 4 | ||
| 15 | Presentation | M or W | 10 |
| 15 | SOGC (reflection) | 13-Dec | 5 |
| Participation | 4 | ||
| Portfolio / Introduction | 12 | ||
| Portfolio introduction (Final) | 19-Dec | 7 | |
| Website | 19-Dec | 5 |
***C/I = complete/incomplete. This work is required for course completion.
| A+ | 98.0-100% | C+ | 77.0-79.9% |
| A | 94.0-97.9% | C | 73.0-76.9% |
| A- | 90.0-93.9% | C- | 70.0-72.9% |
| B+ | 87.0-89.9% | D+ | 67.0-69.9% |
| B | 83.0-86.9% | D | 60.0-66.9% |
| B- | 80.0-82.9%. | F | 0.0 – 59% |
Since we’ll be using your writing in our class activities and workshops, it’s crucial that your work is submitted on time.
As such, late work will incur substantial penalties.
On-time submission means by or before the due date/time.
If you’re late but submit the work within 48 hours of the due date/time, you can receive 75% of the credit allowed for the work.
If you’re late but submit the work within 168 hours (one week) of the due date/time, you can receive 25% of the credit allowed for the work.
After one week, the work won’t be assigned any of the points listed, but you still have to submit it in order to get credit for the other parts of the associated assignment.
In addition, any writing that is done collaboratively or in class is required even though if it doesn’t have a specific number of points assigned (marked with * on schedule). Any of the marked pieces not submitted will result in a one-point deduction from the associated assignment grade.
Participation is also important and can add up throughout the semester.
All assignments have specific requirements around submission (made clearer when we formally introduce each assignment). If you miss any of the required parts, you will get 0 for that entire assignment. These required parts are BOLD on the Credit Breakdown.
SCHEDULE
| Weeks (M/W) | Class Focus |
| 1 | Introductions and syllabus review |
| 2 | Assignment: Co-Authored Research Project You will work with your Semester Work Group to research and write a science based research paper. Understanding Science Literature; Research and “The CRAAP test” |
| 3 | Inquiry Questions and Co-Authorship |
| 4 | Thesis |
| 5 | Introductions and Methodology; “Invention” Activity |
| 6 | Data and Results |
| 7 | Discussion of Findings |
| 8 | Review & Citations/Annotation Peer Review (outlines) |
| 9 | 1-on-1 Virtual Meetings |
| 10 | Workshop: peer review (research paper) and revision |
| 11 | Assignment: Forward Facing Science Project You will work with your group (or solo) to recreate the contents of your group research paper in a way that satisfies and educates a new (non-academic) audience Workshop: Genre analysis then Audience Analysis |
| 12 | Forward Facing Science Examples and Analysis (why these work…or don’t) |
| 13 | Virtual Group Meetings |
| 14 | Assignment: Semester Portfolio You will create a website on the Commons and post your semester’s work, with a personal intro letter. Peer Review First Draft (group-to-group) |
| 15 | Presentations |
| Dec 12th | Presentations |
GENERAL POLICIES
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity: Plagiarism is copying and using other people’s words without proper acknowledgment or citation as it is indicated in the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity. All writing submitted for this course is understood to be your original work. Plagiarism is unacceptable and has serious consequences that can include a failing grade. In cases where I detect academic dishonesty — the fraudulent submission of another’s work, in whole or part, as your own — you will receive a failing grade for the project and/or the course, and in the worst case, to academic probation or expulsion. You are expected to read, understand, and adhere to CCNY’s Policy on Academic Integrity (linked above).
Community Standards: All student members of the College community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates mutual respect for the rights and personal/academic well-being of others, preserves the integrity of the social and academic environment, and supports the mission of the College. The College has an inherent right to address behavior that impedes, obstructs, or threatens the maintenance of order and attainment of the aforementioned goals by violating the standards of conduct set forth in the University student conduct policies noted below as well as other policies that may established by the respective Schools, Global Sites, and administrative offices of the University.
You are expected to read, understand, and adhere to CCNY’s Policy on Community Standards Integrity available here.
STUDENT RESOURCES
There are a number of support services available for CCNY students:
Gateway Academic Center (GAC), 1/219– advises freshmen and transfer students in their first year at City College who have not yet decided on a major or are fulfilling requirements to apply to one of the College’s professional schools.
Samuel Rudin Writing Center, NAC 3rd floor plaza – offers writing assistance to all CCNY students through one-on-one tutoring and group workshops (ESL tutoring is also available through the Writing Center).
AccessAbility Center Tutoring Services, NAC 1/218 – provides one-on-one tutoring and workshops to all registered students with learning or physical disabilities.
SEEK Peer Academic Learning Center, Location: NAC 4/224–offers counseling and peer tutoring for students in need of academic and financial support who have registered for the SEEK Program.
SSSP Academic Resource Center, Harris 03 – offers tutoring in most core subjects and group workshops in Math and Biology for students who meet financial qualifications and have interviewed for the program.
Visit https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/academics/tutoring for a complete list
