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Keiser University West Palm Beach Course Syllabus I. COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: AML1000 American Literature (3 credit hours) Class Meeting Times: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00am-1:00pm II. INSTRUCTOR/ PROFESSOR Name: Professor Barletta Email address:
[email protected] Telephone: 561-471-6000 Office: 2nd floor (across from the Design and Multimedia Lab) Office Hours: 7:30am-8:30 am; 2:00 pm-5:00pm and by appointment As a rule, students should contact their instructor for any questions regarding this or any other course. NOTE: The Instructor/ Professor may add or modify topics and activities based on best practices in the English department. III. COURSE DESCRIPTION/ TOPICS A. Catalog Description: Explores select American authors and literary texts. Topics include historical background, social forces, literary genres and elements. B. Course Rationale: C. Course Topics: Why study literature Elements of literature Literary genres Survey of American authors American literary movements and periods
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IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES At the completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of American authors and works through the twentieth century. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the major literary periods and genres in American literature within social and historical contexts. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of poetry, drama, and fiction. V. REQUIRED MATERIALS The Norton Anthology of American Literature, shorter 8th edition, W.W. Norton, Nina Baym, ed., 978-0-393-91885-4 Supplemental Materials *American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Ed.). Washington, DC: * Use Keiser University’s Library databases or other internet web-based portals. APA Formatting and Style Guide - The OWL at Purdue http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ VI. CALENDAR OF WEEKLY REQUIREMENTS Weeks Topics Readings/Assignments WEEK 1 Learning Objective(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 Suggested Learning Activities: Lectures, class discussions, group activities, audio/visuals, informal presentations, poetry readings Evaluation: Pre-test, quizzes, discussions, writing assignments M: Introduction: Diagnostic and Pre-Test In-class readings and discussions: •
American Literature, Beginnings to 1700 (pp. 3-19)
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“The Iroquois Creation Story” (pp. 20-23)
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Anne Bradstreet, “To My Dear and Loving Husband” (p.120)
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Hernan Cortes, “Second Letter to the Spanish Crown” (pp. 38-42)
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John Smith, from A Description of New England (pp. 69-72)
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Thomas Paine, “Common Sense” (pp.324-336)
-How to Annotate a Text Reading assignments due Tuesday: American Literature, 1700-1820 (pp. 157-169); Benjamin Franklin, From The Autobiography Part II (pp. 297-308); James Fenimore Cooper, From The Last of the Mohicans (pp.482-491)
T: APA Introduction/Writing Review Review and discuss: American Literature, 1700-1820 (pp. 157-169); Benjamin Franklin, From The Autobiography Part II (pp. 297-308); James Fenimore Cooper, From The Last of the Mohicans (pp.482-491) Read and discuss: American Literature, 1820-1865 (pp. 445-466); Edgar Allan Poe (pp. 683687); “Annabel Lee” (pp. 691-692); “The Raven” (pp. 688-691); “Annabel Lee” (pp. 691-692); “The Tell-Tale Heart” (pp. 714-718) In-class Writing Assignment 1: Write a 1 page response (250-300 words) with a minimum of 2 quotes to the following prompt: Write an analysis of 1-3 of the literary works we have read thus far, and explain the historical significance of the literature.
Reading Assignment Due on Thursday: Have read Washington Irving, “Rip Van Winkle” (pp. 470-482); American Literature, 1865-1914 (pp. 1265-1281)
TH: Review and discuss “Rip Van Winkle” (pp. 470-482) and American Literature, 1865-1914 (pp. 1265-1281) Read and discuss: Nathaniel Hawthorne (pp. 603-606); “Young Goodman Brown,” (pp. 619628); Emily Dickinson (pp. 1189-1193) SDS: You must come to class before SDS. Attendance will be taken in each SDS meeting, so please make sure that you are in attendance. Review literature Introduction to the Research Paper APA and writing review
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In-class writing #2: Write a 250-300 word analysis on “Rip Van Winkle” or “Young Goodman Brown.” What is the purpose of the text? Explain the themes and symbols.
Reading Assignment Due Monday: Henry James, Daisy Miller: A Study (pp. 1508-1549) Kate Chopin (pp. 1604-1605); “Désirée’s Baby” (pp. 1605-1609) Writing Assignment #3 Due Monday: Write a 500 word analysis of 3-5 readings from week 1. Explain the significance of each of the literary works and how are reflective of what was happening in society during those time periods.
Suggested Learning Activities: Lectures, class discussions, group activities, audio/visuals, informal presentations, poetry readings Evaluation: Pre-test, quizzes, discussions, writing assignments WEEK 2 Learning Objective(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 Suggested Learning Activities: Lectures, class discussions, group activities, audio/visuals, informal presentations, poetry readings Evaluation:
Quizzes, discussions, writing assignments, mid-term examination
M: Test #1 on Week 1 readings Review Literature Read and discuss: Charlotte Perkins Gilman (pp. 1668-1669); “The Yellow Wallpaper” (pp. 1669-1681); American Literature, 1914-1945 (pp. 1837-1856) In-class Writing Workshop #1 (Write 1 page of your research paper, find 2-3 resources, and be ready to present to the class on Tuesday) T: Read and discuss: Emily Dickinson, 260 “I’m Nobody, Who Are You?” (p. 1197); 479 “Because I Could Not Stop for Death” (p. 1206); Robert Frost (pp. 1912-1926); William Faulkner, “A Rose for Emily” (pp. 2178-2188) 5 minute presentations on paper topic and 1st page due (writing assignment #4) Midterm Review TH: Midterm
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*Friday is the last day to Withdraw from the course. Reading assignment due Monday: “The Man Who Was Almost a Man” pp. 2245-2253; “Good Country People” pp. 2524-2537 Writing Assignment #5 Due Monday: Write a 500 word essay on the significance of the titles “The Man Who was Almost a Man” and “Good Country People.” How do the titles reflect the themes of the reading selections?
Suggested Learning Activities: Lectures, class audio/visuals, informal presentations, poetry readings
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Evaluation: Quizzes, discussions, writing assignments, mid-term examination WEEK 3 Learning Objective(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 Suggested Learning Activities: Lectures, class discussions, group activities, audio/visuals, informal presentations, poetry readings, drama readings Evaluation:
Quizzes, discussions, writing assignments
M: Mid-point Reports Read and discuss the following: Tennessee Williams, A Streetcar Named Desire (pp. 22972361); William Carlos Williams, “The Widow’s Lament in Springtime” (p. 1965); “This is Just to Say” (pp. 1968-1969); E. E. Cummings, “O Sweet Spontaneous” (pp. 2137-2138); “Anyone lived in a pretty how town” (p. 2141) In-class writing #6: write a 250-300 word analysis of the characters in A Streetcar Named Desire. Include 2-3 quotes from the text with APA citations.
Reading Assignment due on Tuesday: F. Scott Fitzgerald, “Winter Dreams” (pp. 21472164)
T: Read and discuss: T.S. Eliot, “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (pp. 2003-2009); Zora Neale Hurston, “How it Feels to be Colored Me” (pp. 2123-2127); Langston Hughes (pp. 22212222); Langston Hughes, “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” (pp. 2222-2223), “Mother to Son” (p. 2223), “I, Too” (pp. 2223-2224), “Mulatto” (pp. 2225-2226), “Democracy” (pp. 2227-2228) In-class Writing Workshop #2
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Reading Assignment Due Thursday: Have read Ernest Hemingway (pp. 2203-2205); “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” (pp. 2205-2221) TH: 5-7 page Literary Research Paper due; review and discuss Ernest Hemingway (pp. 22032205); “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” (pp. 2205-2221) Test #2 on readings from Thursday, Week 2-readings due on Thursday, Week 3 Peer Review Read and discuss: Alice Walker pp. 2714-2715; “Everyday Use” pp. 2715-2721 Pre-registration In-class Writing Assignment #7: write a 250-300 word analysis on conflict in “Everyday Use” or “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.” Include 2-3 quotes from the text with APA citations. Reading Assignment Due Tuesday: Adrienne Rich, “Storm Warnings,” “Snapshots of a Daughter-in-Law,” “Diving into the Wreck” (pp. 2563-2572) Suggested Learning Activities: Lectures, class discussions, group audio/visuals, informal presentations, poetry readings, drama readings
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Evaluation: Quizzes, discussions, writing assignments WEEK 4 Learning Objective(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 Suggested Learning Activities: Lectures, class discussions, group activities, audio/visuals, informal presentations, poetry readings Evaluation: examination
Quizzes, writing assignments, discussions, presentations, post-test, and final
M: Review and discuss poems by Adrienne Rich Read and discuss: Selected poems by Sylvia Plath (pp. 2602-2608); Anne Sexton’s poem “Sylvia’s Death” (pp. 2559-2560); Martin Luther King, Jr., “I Have a Dream” (pp.2577-2582) In-class APA and paraphrase activity In-class Writing # 8: Write a 250-300 word reflection on 3-5 pieces of literature you enjoyed reading this term. Explain how the style and content made the pieces of literature effective and memorable. Reading Assignment due on Tuesday: Ralph Ellison, “Invisible Man” (pp. 2393-2405); Dorothy Allison, From Stubborn Girls and Mean Stories (pp. 2812-2816)
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T: Final exam review and Writing and Revision Workshop Review and discuss: Ralph Ellison, “Invisible Man” (pp. 2393-2405); Dorothy Allison, From Stubborn Girls and Mean Stories (pp. 2812-2816) TH: Final Exam and Post-test; Literary Research Paper Revision Due Academic Calendar 07/29/13-08/24/13 Term D Classes Begin 08/24/13-09/01/13 Summer Break 09/02/13 Labor Day 09/03/13-09/28/13 Term A Classes Begin 09/30/13-10/26/13 Term B Classes Begin 10/28/13-11/23/13 Term C Classes Begin 11/25/13-12/21/13 Term D Classes Begin 11/28/13-12/01/13 Thanksgiving Break 12/02/13 Return 12/21/13-01/05/13 Holiday Break Literary Research Paper Write a 1500-1800 word essay in length (this does not include the title page, abstract, and reference page) on one of the research topics below. This research paper must be thesis-driven, typed, double spaced, and in APA format (12 point font). This paper will be worth 25% of your final grade and you will be permitted to revise your paper up to 3 times. We will work on this paper in class, but the majority of your paper should be written at home. You will be using quotes from the text to support your argument. You must also use 3-5 scholarly sources (a minimum of 1 book, 1 credible website, and 1 scholarly journal) for this paper which you must quote and include in your reference page. The paper must be analytical in nature, contain scholarly resources, and not contain any summaries. You must turn in a paper copy of the paper and upload an electronic copy on www.keiseruniversity.org in Turnitin. The Turnitin report should be less than 20%. I will help you with the research, paraphrasing, and citations. You must choose one of the following options: 1. Write an analysis of how 1-3 pieces of literature reflect the historical time period(s). Include a minimum of 3-5 scholarly sources to support your thesis. 2. Write a research paper on any of the literary works we have covered in the course. Write an analysis of 1-3 literary works by using scholarly journals, articles, books, or credible websites. Focus on themes, symbols, characters, and historical references.
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3. Write an analytical research paper on how the authors’ lives and opinions are reflected in their writings. Focus on 1-3 of the literary works to show the connections, as well as 3-5 scholarly sources to support your thesis. Sources: You may not use Wikipedia or any non-academic sources. I recommend that you use ProQuest, Gale Research, JSTOR, educational websites ending in “edu,” organizational websites ending in “org,” and/or governmental websites ending in “gov.” I also recommend that use peer reviewed journals, print materials (such as reference books), scholarly articles and journals, newspapers, and interviews. Literary Research Paper Due Dates: Week 2: Tuesday, August 6th: have written the 1st page of your paper and have 3-5 credible references with a 5 minute presentation on your paper topic Week 3: Thursday, August 15th: Final Paper Due (3 copies: 1 paper copy, 1 electronic copy on ecompanion, and 1 electronic copy on Turnitin (www.keiseruniversity.org). Week 4: Thursday, August 22nd: Revisions Due (You must include your original with my comments and the revised copy should have all of the changes highlighted) *You will receive a letter grade deduction for each day that the paper is late. Helpful websites: e-companion/portal: http://www.keiseruniversity.org The Writing Studio: http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/keiser%20writes/resources.html Keiser University Library: http://kesu-vero.autographics.com/WelcomePages/Splash2.aspx?cid=KESU&targetLibPK=9221&lid=LESU U.S. Students: Your USERNAME is the 6 or 7 digit number that appears on the side of your Student ID card. Your PASSWORD is the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (Federal Tax ID Number). If the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number start with a 0, replace the 0 with a 1. International Students: Your PASSWORD is the PIN as supplied to you by the Registrar’s Office. VII. GRADING CRITERIA A. GRADING SCALE Course Evaluation Strategies (Methodologies)
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Student performance is evaluated as follows: 20 % 30 % 25 % 20 % 5% 100 %
Midterm In-Class Writing Assignments; Oral Presentations; Tests; Quizzes 5 page Literary Research Paper Final Examination/Project Post-test Total possible score
Grading Scale A final grade is determined using the following grading scale: 90-100% 80-89.99% 70-79.99% 65-69.99% Less than 65%
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Methods of Course Delivery: The subject matter in this course is presented in various forms which may include lectures, class discussions, demonstrations, collaborative activities, computer assignments, student projects and presentations, on-line research, guest speakers, or field trips. VIII. CLASS POLICIES A. Attendance and Participation The attendance requirement is met through consistent participation activities in the discussion area postings with eCompanion (eCollege) and in class sessions. Attendance is part of the overall grading score. Punctuality is expected as a common courtesy to other students. Class attendance is mandatory and imperative for student success. If you plan on missing class, will be late, or need to leave early, please let me know ahead of time and understand that it is your responsibility to complete all assignments to the best of your ability and turn them in on time. Students who miss 20% or more of class time may not be eligible to take the final exam and may not be able to pass the course. Part of the attendance includes dress code, which means you must be in business attire as part of the class and Keiser requirements. Students not properly dressed will be asked to leave and return when dressed appropriately. Please see the Keiser Catalog for more information on dress code and policies (page 65-66).
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Students are responsible for all course material, assignments, quizzes, tests, essays, and exams that are missed due to class absences. The Instructor will notify students by email or in class about any changes in course requirements or about expectations for responding to lectures or questions if they are different from what is stated in the course materials. Because of the nature of this course, it is very important to stay current and to meet deadlines established in the course materials. B. General Course Requirements Students must login to eCompanion on a weekly basis: Login: WPB + course code (Example: WPBAML1000) Password: Success Postings and assignments must reflect an understanding, appreciation, and synthesis of the readings and course content. All assigned work must be completed by established due dates. Failure to submit assignments by the designated due date will result in a failing grade for the individual assignment and may result in a failing grade for the course. C. Late Assignments Policy: Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will not be accepted; however, all sub-satiated emergencies will be reviewed. If you are past the due date and time in posting any assignments in the eCompanion (eCollege) website, you will automatically be “locked out” which will restrict you from posting late. Should late assignments be accepted 1 point per day will be deducted and no more than 10 points will be deducted from exams or quizzes. D. Make-up Exam Policy: There are no make-up exams. Sub-satiated emergencies will be reviewed. Should late exams or quizzes be accepted 1 point per day will be deducted and no more than 10 points will be deducted from exams or quizzes. E. Method of Instruction: The type of teaching and learning methods used, but not limited to, lectures, group projects, groups discussions, research, and anything else that will increase the students success in this class. F. Professor’s Expectations: The student is expected to add significantly to all class discussions. As such you should be prepared for each class by reading all of the assigned chapters, articles, and materials to become actively engaged. You should be prepared to discuss, share ideas or thoughts. As it is noted, participation in class is strongly encouraged because this is calculated into your total grade. G. The Use of Electronic Devices: Cell phones, blackberry, iPhones, text messaging, iPods, recording devices and personal laptop computers are strictly prohibited unless authorized by the instructor. Use of any such device without the express approval of the instructor may be cause for an immediate dismissal from the class session or the course in case of repeat offenses. See KU catalog section “Academic and Administrative Dismissal” page 64. H. Academic Misconduct The following acts violate the academic honesty standards or anything else named in the KU’s Student Policy handbook and will result in a finding of Academic Misconduct (p.60-64):
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1. Cheating in any Form: intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise, or having others complete work or exams and representing it as one’s own. 2. Fabrication: intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise 3. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty: intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to violate any provision of this code 4. Plagiarism: The adoption or reproduction of ideas, words, or statements of another person as one’s own without proper acknowledgment. 5. Conspiracy to commit academic dishonesty: Assisting others to commit acts of Academic Misconduct 6. Misrepresentation: intentionally making false statements or omissions of facts in a contract. Examples include, but are not limited to portfolios, cover sheets, and clinic, training station, and practicum agreements. 7. Bribery: Offering of goods, services, property or money in an attempt to gain an academic advantage 8. Forging or altering documents or credentials: Examples include, but are not limited to signatures, dates and other information on portfolios, cover sheets, and clinic, training station, and practicum agreements. 9. Knowingly furnishing false information to the institution I. Plagiarism Students are expected to submit tests and assignments that they have completed without aid or assistance from other sources. Using sources to provide information without giving credit to the original source is dishonest. Students should avoid any impropriety or the appearance thereof in taking examinations or completing work in pursuance of their educational goals. Students are expected to comply with the following academic standards: 1. Original Work Assignments such as course preparations, exams, texts, projects, term papers, practicum, etc., must be the original work of the student. Original work may include the thoughts and words of another author if properly cited. Entire thoughts or words of another author should be identified using quotation marks. At all times, students are expected to comply with the recognized form and style manual and accepted citation practice and policy of Keiser University. Work is not original when it has been submitted previously by the author or by anyone else for academic credit. Work is not original when it has been copied or partially copied from any other source, including another student, unless such copying is acknowledged by the person submitting the work for the credit at the time the work is being submitted, or unless copying, sharing, or joint authorship is an express part of the assignment. Exams and tests are original work when no unauthorized aid is given, received, or used before or during the course of the examination, reexamination, and/or remediation. 2. Referencing the Works of Another Author (APA formatting) A. All academic work submitted for credit or as partial fulfillment of course requirements must adhere to the APA specific accepted reference manuals and rules of documentation. Standards of scholarship require that the writer give proper acknowledgment when the thoughts and words of
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another author are used. Students’ work must comport with the adopted citation manual for the APA. Please refer to Keiser University’s Student Handbook Policy for more information regarding policies, procedures, and academic responsibility of the student. Avoiding Plagiarism Please make an appointment with Mrs. Spalding for writing help. You can also meet with me after class or make an appointment. Her office is on the 2nd floor in Student Services. In order to avoid plagiarizing, use the following guide on APA citations and paraphrasing: Keiser University Writing Studio APA Quick Guide
Format
Double-spaced
“Before” and “After” spacing under “Paragraph” should be “0”
Times New Roman, 12 pt. font
1-inch margins
Title page – centered: includes Title of the Paper, Your Name, and Name of University
Running head
Each paragraph indented 0.5 inches (except the abstract)
Double spacing between sentences and throughout paper
References * Some of the examples below are made up and others come from real sources. Scholarly Journal Article with doi: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number (issue number), page range. doi:0000000/000000000000 Smith, J. A., Brown, R. W., & Rogers, M. (2012). How to create an APA reference page. Writing Studio Journal, 22(1), 63-72. doi: 10.1080/14622200410001676305 Scholarly Journal Article or Periodical without doi:
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Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number (issue number), page range. Retrieved from http://journalhomepage.com/full/url Smith, J. A., Brown, R. W., & Rogers, M. (2012). How to create an APA reference page. Writing Studio Journal, 22(1), 63-72. Retrieved from http://keiserwrites.wordpress.com/apa/how-to-create-an-apa-reference-page Website Article with Author(s): Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http://journalhomepage.com/full/url Smith, J. A., Brown, R. W., & Rogers, M. (2012). How to create an APA reference page. Retrieved from http://keiserwrites.wordpress.com/apa/how-to-create-an-apa-referencepage * If there is no date provided, write n.d. in place of the year. Website Article with a Corporate Author: Name of Corporation or Organization (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http://journalhomepage.com/full/url World Health Organization (2012). Schizophrenia. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/mental_health/management/schizophrenia/en/ * If there is no date provided, write n.d. in place of the year. Book: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of book: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher. Smith, J. A., Brown, R. W., & Rogers, M. (2012). Mastering APA style: Format, references, and citations. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
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Film: Producer, P. P. (Producer), & Director, D. D. (Director). (Date of publication). Title of motion picture [Motion Picture]. Country of origin: Studio or distributor. Grazer, B., Hallowell, T. (Producers), & Howard, R. (Director). (2001). A beautiful mind [Motion Picture]. United States: Universal Pictures. APA Quick Guide for Reference Listings & In-text Citations When referencing a source, include as many of the following as applicable: Author’s name: Last name, followed by first (and second, if available) initial(s) only (Example: Smith, A. G.). Year of publication: Include month and day for websites/newspaper articles, if available. Title of article or webpage. Title of book, periodical, newspaper, or website. Editors’ names (Eds.); edition number (ed.). Volume and issue number (for journals). City (full name) and state (abbreviation) of publisher (Example: New York, NY). Name of publisher (Example: McGraw-Hill). URL (web address) or doi (digital object identifier). In-text citations must include: Author’s last name If there is no author, the first few words in the article title in quotation marks Year of publication or “n.d.” for “no date” if none is provided Page or paragraph number Examples: “There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease” (Graham, 2007, para. 6). -orAccording to Graham (2007), “there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease” (para. 6). Alzheimer’s is defined as “a degenerative disease of the brain with no known cure” (“Alzheimer’s Disease,” n.d.). -or-
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Merriam-Webster’s (n.d.) defines Alzheimer’s as “a degenerative disease of the brain with no known cure.” In-Text Citations * Note: When you incorporate secondary source material into an academic paper, most of it should be paraphrased rather than quoted. You should be choosy about when you quote wordfor-word from a source. A paraphrase is a restatement of someone else’s ideas in your own words. Simply substituting a few words in the original with synonyms will not do. When paraphrasing, make sure that the language and sentence structure are truly your own. Paraphrase (1st. time cited): According to Smith, Brown, and Rogers (2012), bla bla bla. Smith, Brown, and Rogers (2012) suggest that bla bla bla. Paraphrase (subsequent citations for sources with 3 or more authors): According to Smith et al. (2012), bla bla bla. Smith et al. (2012) suggest that bla bla bla. Direct Quote (1st. time cited): A recent study finds that “bla bla bla” (Smith, Brown, & Rogers, 2012, p. 23). Smith, Brown, and Rogers (2012) state, “bla bla bla” (p. 23). Direct Quote (subsequent citations for sources with 3 or more authors): A recent study finds that “bla bla bla” (Smith et al., 2012, p. 23). Smith et al. (2012) state, “bla bla bla” (p. 23). Miscellaneous * When writing an academic paper, avoid contractions (for example: don’t, he’s, it’s) and certain personal pronouns (for example: I, me, my, you, your, we, our, us).
Setting Up a Different First Page Header in Word for APA-style headings and page numbers
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On page one of your Word document, double-click anywhere in the area at the top of the page to open the header & footer toolbar (you should see a blue dotted line across the top of the page when it’s open, and the cursor will be blinking in the header). On the toolbar above, to the right of center, you will see a small checkbox next to the option “Different first page.” Click that box to give it a checkmark. On the toolbar, to the far left, Click “Page Number,” select “Top of Page” from the menu that drops down, and then “Plain Number 3.” This will position your page number at the top right. Press backspace (the page number will move to the left, and that’s okay) until the cursor is all the way back to the left margin and type: Running head: PLUS THE TITLE OF YOUR PAPER IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Now press tab until your page number “1” is back in position at one-inch from the right edge of the paper. Highlight your header and page number with the mouse and change your font to Times New Roman, size 12.
Scroll down to the header on page two.
As before, and on the toolbar to the far left, Click “Page Number,” select “Top of Page” from the menu that drops down, and then “Plain Number 3.” This will put a number “2” in the top right. Also as before, backspace to the left until you’re at the margin (one-inch from the edge of the page), and this time, only THE TITLE OF YOUR PAPER IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Tab the number “2” back to the right until it is flush with the margin; highlight and change your font to Times New Roman, size 12. On the toolbar, to the far right, click “Close Header and Footer Options.”
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Sample title page
Sample header for all pages after title page B. Americans with Disabilities Act Keiser University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 by providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. The Keiser University’s ADA Policies and Procedures, and the necessary forms for requesting disability-related accommodations; certain programs may require manual dexterity. Please consult campus Admissions Offices for further information and/ or Keiser University’s Section 504 Coordinator: Gery Hochanadel, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Office of the Chancellor
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[email protected] To ensure that reasonable accommodations can be provided in a timely manner, all forms and documentation must be completed at time of enrollment prior to the commencement of classes for any given semester. Certain accommodations may involve other professionals and specialists, and therefore, may require considerable time to implement. Accordingly, every effort is made to make reasonable adjustments/accommodations. C. Course/Instructor Evaluation It is expected that all students will participate in the online Course/Instructor Evaluation at or near the end of the course. Notices of Course/Instructor Evaluation access are sent to registered students by KU email or personal delivery. D. The current edition of the Keiser University Catalog and Student Handbook is available on the Keiser University website at http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/catalog/20102011%20Keiser%20University%20Catalog,%20Volume%2010,%20No.%201,%20August %202010.pdf This Catalog provides extensive information on Keiser University policies, regulations and procedures. G. Course Evaluation Formatting GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS AND RUBRICS I. Framework for Grading A paper: -The paper has a strong thesis and has proven their argument by the end of the paper. -The paper has 3-5 scholarly sources. -The paper is in APA format and style. -The paper is analytical and supported with detailed examples. -There are little to no spelling or grammatical errors -The argument is easy to follow and understand and does not stray off topic. -All of the elements included in the prompt have been answered in detail and the writer has used examples to support his/her argument. -The sentences are varied and well balanced. -The overall content of the paper is superb. -The writer presents new information that is interesting, analytical, and original. B paper -The paper has a good thesis statement and has mostly proven their argument by the end of the paper. More examples and discussion might have to be added to better convince the reader of the writer’s argument. -There are 2-3 spelling and/or grammatical errors per page. -The paper has 3-5 scholarly sources. -The paper is in APA format and style.
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-The argument is mostly clear, but needs to be better phrased and reinforced throughout the paper. -The writer has answered the majority of the questions in the prompt, but needs to discuss the other elements in more detail. C paper -The thesis is not quite clear, and the argument is not entirely proven by the end of the paper. -There are 2+ scholarly sources. -The paper is mostly in APA format and style, but does not completely follow all of the APA guidelines. -There are 5 or more spelling and/or grammatical errors per page. -The argument is not entirely clear, and the examples used do not enforce the writer’s argument. -The writer’s paper is lacking in detail and needs to be expanded upon. The writer has answered slightly more than half of the questions in the prompt. -The paper is in part a summary with little analysis. -The paper is somewhat repetitive and lacks structure. -The paper needs to be revised so that it answers the prompt, is better organized, and has a clearer thesis. D paper -The paper is mainly a summary and there is little to no analysis. -There is no clear thesis statement. -There are less than 2 scholarly sources or the sources used are from unapproved sources such as Wikipedia and websites that do not end in .edu, .gov, or .org. -The paper has some elements of APA format, but needs to be globally revised to meet the APA guidelines. -There are excessive spelling and grammatical errors in the paper. -Few of the questions in the prompt have been answered and have not been answered in detail. -The paper needs to be globally revised so that it contains analysis supported with examples. F paper -The paper is mainly a summary and there is little to no analysis -There is no thesis statement. -There are no scholarly sources or the sources are not credible. -The paper has very few if any elements of APA. -There are excessive spelling and grammatical errors in the paper. -Few of the questions in the prompt have been answered and have not been answered in detail. -The paper is devoid of content or analysis. -The paper does not seem complete. -The paper needs to be globally revised so that it meets the assignment requirements
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II. COURSE RUBRIC ASSIGNMENTS Grading Rubric: Writing Assignments ELEMENT CONTENT (30%)
GRADING CRITERIA
ORGANIZATION (30%)
STYLE/
MECHANICS (20%)
POINT/COMMENT
Does the main topic/thesis comply with the assignment? Is the main topic/thesis supported Total: ______ / 30% by specific, relevant, and appropriate details? Are there supporting details? Comments: Does the supporting evidence/argument form a coherent whole? Are there 2-3 scholarly sources? Are there quotes from the text? Does the paper meet the length requirements (not including the title page, abstract page, and/ or the reference page)? Total: ______ / 30% Is the paper logically organized? Do the arguments/examples logically transition from each to the next, and to they relate to the Comments: topic/thesis as a whole? Does the paper contain a wellstructured introduction and conclusion? Is the writing free of grammatical Total: ______ / 20% errors? Are sentences clearly and variedly Comments: structured? Is the student’s word choice accurate, appropriate, and specific throughout? Is this paper written in Standard English?
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FORMAT (20%)
Is the paper typed in appropriate APA style (font, spacing, margins, headers, page numbers, etc.)? Is the paper itself clean and stapled? Does the paper meet all assignment directions?
Total:
______ / 20%
Comments: TOTAL PERCENTAGE: ________%
III. LITERARY RESEARCH PAPER CHECKLIST
Is this paper in APA format?
Is this paper a minimum of 5 pages (not including the title page, abstract page, and reference page)?
Is there a minimum of 3-5 scholarly sources included in the research paper?
Is there a minimum of 1 accredited website, 1 scholarly journal, and1 book used as references?
Is the thesis statement clear?
Is the paper free of grammatical errors?
Is the paper a representation of your research and written in your own words? (The Turnitin report should be under 20%)
Is the paper written in Standard English? (The paper is free of slang words, abbreviations, or informal language.)
Is the paper written in APA style of citations? (Do in-text citations correspond with references?)
Is the paper written in APA style of citations? (3rd person is used and the paper is free of “I think,” “I believe,” and “in my opinion” statements)
Have you submitted the paper to Turnitin?
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÷ 11 =
X 30% =
Midterm X 20% = Literary Research Paper X 25% = Final Exam X 20% = Post-test X 5% = Add up the numbers in the last blank of each category to get your grade. Final grade= 90-100% 80-89.99% 70-79.99% 65-69.99% Below 65%
A B C D F
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KEISER UNIVERSITY Course Control Document – Evidence of Understanding Course: AML1000 American Literature By signing below, I affirm that I have received, read and understand the information provided in the above course control document; and the grade which I must achieve to pass the course. Print Name: ____________________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________________ Instructor: Professor Barletta
