How this course works

The Essentials

• This is an 6-week course, fully online course.

• The course begins on May 23 and ends on July 1

• English 103 has no regularly scheduled class meetings times; English 103 is 100% asynchronous

• This is not a self-paced course. You will be in a learning community with your classmates and me.

• All course materials are organized in modules. You must use the modules to access lectures, discussions, and assignments.

• You can only access the modules one week at a time.

• Since this is an accelerated summer course, each week will have multiple sections. Please be prepared to work.
  

How to Be Successful in this Course

• Designate at least three days a week to work on the course material. Plan to spend at least six hours a week just on the course material.

• Compose your assignments and discussion posts using a Word document and save as you compose. It is very upsetting for the internet to crash and to lose all work because it was created in Canvas.

• Learn how to use Google Docs. You will need to use Google Docs for all workshops. When you use Google Docs, please adjust the filters so all in the class can read and leave comments.

• Read all announcements. Often times, there are important messages.

• Download Grammarly and use it as you compose your work. Use the free version, that's what I use.

• If you need help understanding something, just ask.

• If you are having problems that impact your classwork, email me. I may be able to help. If I cannot help, I may know someone who can help. I mean this. OC has all kinds of support services.

• You must blog/journal a few times a week.

Grades

• I weigh grades, so different assignments hold different value for your overall grade.

• I use the gradebook in Canvas to house your grades, but I do not make the final grade visible to you throughout the term because it may give you a false grade. Below you will see the value for each item. .

• Grade breakdown for English 102

  • Poetry & Fiction Manuscript 30%

  • Critiques of Poetry & Fiction 20%

  • Journal 20%

  • Participation/In-Class Activities 30%

English 103 is a standard grade class with A,B, C,D, and F

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