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ENGL-1302-86036 Composition II Instructor: Office: TR TRWF TRWF 3-A7

Phone: E-mail:

Term: 2025 Fall Last day to drop: 12/04/25

Official day of record: 09/10/25

100% Refund: 08-24-2025 70% Refund: 09-15-2025 25% Refund: 09-22-2025

Student Support Hours Day Start End Start End Start End

Mon 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

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Fri 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

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Comments:

virtual

Text(s):

This course uses open educational resources (OER) - which means that the course materials and readings are built into the online course.

There is no textbook students need to purchase!

Special Materials:

Technology requirements for all online courses:

A PC or Mac Computer or laptop with broadband or similar Internet connection Access to a backup computer with internet access in case of temporary technology issues Adobe Reader (to view .pdfs) Microsoft Office (this is available for free to students – access by clicking this link) A webcam (built-in to laptop or external webcam) A microphone (built-in to laptop or external) Speakers or headset for listening to video or audio files

Technology recommendations for all online courses:

Updated anti-virus software Flashdrive or Cloud drive to back up all documents and work

Student authentication and validation tools:

This course uses student authentication and validation for major essays. Students will submit essays to Turnitin.com. Students will need to use Google Chrome and submit .docx files. There is no additional download for Turnitin.com Vendor partners provide proper training to all staff who proctor exams. Essays submitted to Turnitin.com are not shared without permission. Test-taking information is not shared, and all vendors adhere to the privacy guidelines guaranteed to students under

FERPA.

Tarrant County College District - Instructor's Class Requirements

Focus:

The most important thing for you to know is that this class is designed to teach you how to improve your writing and critical thinking skills. Do not worry if you think that you’re not a good writer. All things get better with practice—including your writing skills. We will go through this process together.

With emphasis on writing as a process, English 1302 includes principles of composition and rhetorical skills necessary for clear, logical writing; an introduction to research; and literary analysis, as well as basic computer competency.

Students should complete this class knowing how to: successfully use the writing process, including prewriting, planning, thesis statement writing, drafting, revising, and editing; demonstrate college-level computer literacy; understand and analyze the rhetorical situation, including audience, purpose, and text; use and improve the use of basic writing conventions; present and work cooperatively;

participate in class discussions by contributing valuable information and opinions to the class; adhere to deadlines and course procedures; demonstrate an understanding of literary works and literary devices; conduct literary analysis (respond, evaluate); identify appropriate research topics; locate and reference literary criticism.

Requirements:

All work should be submitted on time: short assignments, discussion boards, journals, essays. Etc. Technology issues are not cause for accepting late work. Students who find themselves experiencing major life emergencies should contact me by email prior to a deadline to discuss options regarding assignments. You can always have an extra day to submit an assignment. If you need more than an extra day, please reach out by email so we can make a plan together.

All work will be submitted through Canvas. Emailed assignments will not be accepted. Consult the syllabus, course calendar, and resources folders. Students should check their email and read announcements daily.

Students with disabilities will be fully accommodated, as documented with a letter from a TCC SAR office. Accommodations are not retroactive and begin on the date the student shares the letter with the instructor. More information can be found at their website (http://www.tccd.edu/student_services/disability_support/).

If you are having trouble or difficulty with the pace, material, expectations, personal matters, or anything else relevant, please communicate with me as soon as the trouble starts. I will work with you to create a plan for success.

Students are required to participate in class through reading each other’s posts and responding to each other. Students are expected to agree or disagree respectfully, and to base their claims on text-supportable ideas, rather than personal opinions. No personal attacks will be tolerated in our community.

All email or IM correspondence should be professional. Begin emails with salutations, ask questions and provide information, and be polite. As with all writing, consider your audience before you begin writing.

We are a community of learners who will listen to one another, acknowledge each other, and respect one another. We will not all agree; we will all get along. Students may not disrupt our open community of learning with disrespect, rude or assaultive language, personal attacks or profanity. Our class will be a safe space for all learners, no matter what.

If you are having trouble logging in to your email or Canvas, please contact the Help Desk at 817-515-6411.

I strongly encourage you to develop true conversations in the Discussion Board. By this, I mean do not post only enough to meet the minimum word-count. This is your opportunity to debate and discuss with your classmates; it is also an opportunity to ask each other questions. I will be monitoring and participating in discussions and expect more participation than simply trying to meet your word-count obligation.

All your written work that includes quotes, paraphrases, summary or source information should include internal citations and a Works Cited list. You are expected to use MLA format for all citations.

All essays and longer assignments should be formatted according to MLA guidelines.

For information and help with MLA, please consult the “MLA Help” folder in the “Resources” area in our course. If you have questions after checking there, just let me know!

Plagiarism or Academic Dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. The inclusion of uncited material, whether quoted or paraphrased, will result in the grade of a zero. Cited quotations without quotation marks are considered plagiarism. Copying, cheating, or collusion will result in the grade of a zero. Please consult the Student Handbook, which provides additional information on these topics. Pages 49-63 in your textbook provide definitions, examples, and tips for researching and avoiding plagiarism. If ever in doubt: CITE. If an assignment requires that students not consult outside sources, using any outside sources, including websites, is prohibited. See additional policy below.

TCC Connect Campus prohibits cheating, collusion, plagiarism, and self-plagiarism. The College definitions (according to the Student Handbook) are below. Our campus definition for self-plagiarism is the act of re-submitting or re-using work previously written and/or submitted for another course, or another section of the same course. Students cannot re-submit essays or other written works that have been turned in during previous semesters, regardless of whether that work was written for the same course. The penalty for self-plagiarism shall be the same as the penalty assigned by the instructor for other acts of academic dishonesty. Those penalties can include a failing grade on the assignment and a written report. Penalties for multiple academic integrity violations includes failing the course, additional documentation, and reporting the student to the department Assistant Dean or Dean.

Tarrant County College Student Handbook Guidelines

The term “Cheating” includes, but is not limited to: (1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations;

(2) use of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; (3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the College faculty or staff; or (4) engaging in any behavior specifically prohibited by a faculty member in the course syllabus.

The term “Plagiarism” includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic material.

Scholastic Penalties - The assignment of a failing grade on an assignment or examination or in a course by an instructor based on scholastic dishonesty including cheating, collusion and plagiarism committed by a student. The instructor will submit a written report of the incident and of the planned action to the instructor’s dean.

Resources from TCC Libraries Click this link for a libguide about avoiding plagiarism

Click this link for a tutorial on plagiarism

Grading Criteria:

To know your current “grade” or average in this course, consult the column titled “AVERAGE.” This column appears when we are in Lesson 2 or 3.

Essay 1: 10% - Symbol analysis essay, located in Lesson 4

Essay 2: 15% - Fiction analysis essay, located in Lesson 7

Essay 3: 25% - Research essay, located in Lesson 14 - Students will have graded feedback from Essay 1, feedback from writing and research and/or graded feedback from Essay 2 prior to submitting Essay 3

Discussion Boards, Journal Entries, other Assignments: 40% - This includes all work other than final drafts and final exam.

Final Exam: 10% - This includes the discussion board post located in Lesson 15.

Class Dates:

A full course calendar is available in Canvas.

Daily Assignments:

Students should be familiar with and check their Canvas Inbox and Canvas Announcements at least once per day.

Students with 3+ modules of non-activity may be dropped from the course.

Additional Class Information:

All faculty at Tarrant County College are designated as a "Responsible Employee" and are required to report Sexual Misconduct. State law requires all faculty and staff to report sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking against a student or employee to the Title IX Coordinator. TCC cares about the safety of our employees and students and has created this notice because interpersonal violence and sex discrimination in all forms are unacceptable. TCC is committed to holding perpetrators accountable and keeping reporting parties safe. Student's privacy is of utmost importance and TCC will strive to protect your privacy to the extent possible while complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as TCC policy.

Students who desire that details of the incident be kept confidential have two options. (1): request to speak with a licensed counselor at a TCC campus (service available free to students), or (2): contact an off-campus rape crisis center.

Any student with a documented disability needing academic accommodations is required to contact the Student Accessibility Resources (SAR) Office located on each campus to schedule an appointment with the Coordinator of SAR. All discussions are confidential. Because SAR accommodations may require early planning and are not provided retroactively, students are encouraged to contact SAR as early in the semester as possible. SAR is responsible for approving and coordinating all disability-related services.

TCC professors will honor requests for accommodation when they are issued by SAR.

If you ever feel confused or "behind" in the course, or if you ever feel like you're "not getting it," then email me (anytime!)

and we can discuss your questions.

Interpreting literature can be challenging, and so can writing essays - I'm here to guide you through the process and make sure you have an opportunity to learn and engage with the course.

There are three major essays in this class - two on short stories, and a research paper on poetry. Each essay will require a rough draft, careful revision, and a final draft.

This is a fully online class – if you need something, ask! Don’t wait!

This is a fully online class. Students must have regular access to a computer with a stable internet connection. Students must also have access to a back-up, in case of technical issues. Students are permitted to use computers at any TCC campus, or at other sites like public libraries.

Students should make use of their Google drives, especially to save and back up major writing assignments.

TCCD Academic Calendar for important College Dates.

TCCD Student Handbook for information on attendance and withdrawal policy, dishonesty and plagiarism, and student accessibility resources.

Attendance for attendance requirements.

District Course Requirements

Books

Course Evaluation

Student participation in the evaluation process is critical to the college's commitment to quality teaching and academic excellence.

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the process with constructive feedback that is relevant to teaching and course content. The average time to complete the course evaluation is approximately 5-8 minutes. Results remain anonymous and will not be available to faculty until after grades are posted. Please take time to share your comments, suggestions, and concerns.

This course may be evaluated between 09/11/25 and 12/17/25. Course Evaluation.

$ Paying for College

Looking for information about paying for college? TCC awards over $85.2M in financial aid each year. You can apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit Student Financial Aid Services for more information.

Student Accessibility Resources

Any student with a documented disability needing academic accommodations is required to contact the Student Accessibility Resources (SAR) Office located on each campus to schedule an appointment with the Coordinator of SAR. All discussions are confidential. Because SAR accommodations may require early planning and are not provided retroactively, students are encouraged to contact SAR as early in the semester as possible. SAR is responsible for approving and coordinating all disability-related services.

TCC professors will honor requests for accommodation when they are issued by SAR.

Campus Carry

Effective August 1, 2017, the Campus Carry law (Senate Bill 11 ) allows those licensed individuals to carry a concealed handgun in buildings on public community college campuses, except in locations the College establishes as prohibited. Prohibited areas include but are not limited to Theater and Performance Halls, Health Services, Testing Services, Counseling Services, Physical Education, Early College High School Programs, Child Care Facilities, and the TCC Police Department. Under the new law, openly carrying handguns is not allowed on college campuses. For more specific TCC regulations, http://www.tccd.edu/services/police-department/open-carry/campus-carry-regulations/. For emergency information, please go to the following link:

https://www.tccd.edu/about/emergency-information/.

Title IX Reports of Discrimination Based on Sex, including Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Dating Violence, or Gender-Based Harassment

All faculty at Tarrant County College are designated as a "Responsible Employee" and are required to report Sexual Misconduct. State law requires all faculty and staff to report sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking against a student or employee to the Title IX Coordinator. TCC cares about the safety of our employees and students and has created this notice because interpersonal violence and sex discrimination in all forms are unacceptable. TCC is committed to holding perpetrators accountable and keeping reporting parties safe. Student's privacy is of utmost importance and TCC will strive to protect your privacy to the extent possible while complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as TCC policy.

Students who desire that details of the incident be kept confidential have two options. (1): request to speak with a licensed counselor at a TCC campus (service available free to students), or (2): contact an off-campus rape crisis center.

Pregnant and Parenting Students

Title IX prohibits discrimination against a student based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these conditions; and for parenting a child under one year of age. To learn more about how to request support for pregnant and parenting students, go to the Title IX website by clicking on Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Students. On this site you will find guidelines and forms to assist you with working with your faculty members.

CARE Team and Basic Needs

TCC cares about the safety, health, and well-being of its students and community. As a result, each TCC campus has a CARE Team, a dedicated group of faculty and staff who provide consultation and support for students in distress or in need of resources. Please refer individuals for whom you have a concern, including yourself, to the CARE Team. If someone appears distressed, poses a threat to safety, or causes a significant disruption to the TCC community, please submit a CARE Team report at http://www.tccd.edu/incidentreport/. Please see the CARE Team's website for more information. NOTE: In cases where a person's behavior poses an imminent threat to you or another, contact TCC Campus Police at 817-515-8911 or 911.

Additionally, any student who faces challenges securing basic needs (e.g., food, housing, transportation, or health care) and believes this may affect their performance in the course or their ability to stay enrolled is urged to contact the Student Empowerment Center for support by submitting a Student Empowerment Center Basic Needs Application.

If you are uncomfortable doing so directly, please let me know. I will do my best to connect you with appropriate resources and provide any support within my capacity.