The syllabus and the Course Policy sheet constitute a contractual agreement: by teaching this class, I agree to abide by these rules; by taking the class, you agree to abide by them as well.
A Student’s Guide to First-Year Composition : All First-Year Composition Students are required to purchase the Student’s Guide .The Guide addresses in detail all of the matters addressed below. Also see the Writing Program web page: http://w3.arizona.edu/%7Ecomp/.
Introduction to Research: All First-Year Composition Students are required to do documented research. For more on research, see also the Main Library web page.
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Composition courses are workshop classes that include in-class writing, peer group work, and conferences. Therefore, students should not be late and should not miss classes. Any class work missed as a result of tardiness or absence is the student’s responsibility to make up, if the instructor allows make-up work. Students who miss more than three classes of a MWF course or more than two of a TR course may be dropped within the first 8 weeks with a W or thereafter receive an E.
Requirements for Writing Assignments: • In-class and out-of-class writing will be assigned throughout the course. Students not in class when writing is assigned are still responsible for completion of the assignment when due. • Late work will not be accepted without penalty unless students make arrangements for an extension before the due date. • Students are required to keep copies of all drafts and major assignments until after the end of the semester. • Drafts must be turned in with all essays. Drafts should show significant changes in purpose, audience, organization, or evidence. • Final copies should be typed and double-spaced with numbered pages and a title. See the Student’s Guide for information about due dates for essays and the returning of graded essays.
Conferences: Individual or small group conferences with the instructor may be scheduled. Students should come to conferences prepared to discuss their work. A missed conference counts as an absence.
Grades: The Student’s Guide explains grading policies, methods of responding to drafts and final copies, and the standards of assessment of the Writing Program. Instructor’s comments will consider the following aspects of writing, in the context of a particular assignment: purpose, audience, content, expression, organization, development of ideas, mechanics, and maturity of thought. Students cannot receive a passing grade in first-year composition unless they have submitted drafts and final versions for all major assignments and the final exam.
Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: All UA students are responsible for upholding the Code of Academic Integrity, available through the office of the Dean of Students and online at http://w3.arizona.edu/~studpubs/policies/cacaint.htm. Read the summary in the Student’s Guide.
Class Conduct: All UA students are responsible for upholding the Student Code of Conduct, which can be read online at http://w3.arizona.edu/~studpubs/policies/studcofc.htm.
Disabilities Accommodations: Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements must register with the Disability Resource Center. If you qualify for services through DRC, give your letter of accommodations to your instructor as soon as possible.
Syllabus: Each instructor will distribute a course syllabus during the first week of class. Instructors will review the course syllabus and policies with students. Students should talk with the instructor if they anticipate a need for alternative assignments or readings.
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Composition courses are workshop classes which included in-class writing, peer group work and conferences. Students should not be late. If you miss class, contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your absence. Therefore, students should not be late. Any in class work missed as a result of tardiness is the student's responsibility to make up. If you miss class, contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss the reasons for your absence. Students who miss more than three classes of a MWF course or more than two of a TTH course may be dropped within the first 8 weeks with a W or thereafter receive an E.
Instructor's Policies
Please seek the assistance of a classmate for missed work BEFORE approaching me. It is your resposibility to make up missed work, lecture notes, etc.
Please come see me durring my office hours. I am more than happy to answer any question you may have, but it is much easier to do so outside of class, generally, for the sake of time. Make an appointment with me if my office hours do not fit your schedual. I am usually happy to accommodate.
NEVER feel afraid or leary of asking a question in class or outside of class. Cahnces are, others are thinking the same thing. Speak up! E-mail works well for this, too. I will usually pass on the question and the response to the class list if more than one person has asked the question. Watch your e-mail, and watch it frequently for helpful tidbits!
I do not tolerate tardiness. It is not only a waste of my time, but also a waste of time for the class in general. Oh, and not to mention, increadibly disrespectful. Don't Be Late! Period.
