ENGL 1101 - Amy Warren

Contact Information

Amy Warren
Valdosta State University
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698
Phone Number: 229-333-5946
Email Address: amywarren@valdosta.edu

Office hours:
Office hours are posted inside the course. During office hours you can find me in the course Chat room "General Chat for ENGL 1101." You can also reach me during office hours at the above phone number.

NOTICE: Please use the internal Vista course e-mail for general correspondence. I provide my external e-mail address for emergencies only. I cannot answer questions, accept assignments, or discuss grades via external e-mail so please use it for emergencies only.

Course Description

Description:
English 1101 is an English composition course focusing on the skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.

Prerequisites:
ESL students must have successfully completed all ESL courses. Remedial students must have completed all reading and writing requirements.

General Course Information:
Be sure to read carefully all the orientation materials provided by eCore. It is assumed you have read that material and have followed all directions.

You are required to maintain up-to-date virus protection on your computer.
All important course dates, including beginning and ending dates and due dates, are on the course calendar. You certainly should check the calendar often, and you might want to print out the calendar or transfer the due dates to your personal calendar.

You are expected to submit work on time. The course is divided into six units. In each unit you will read explanations of writing skills and techniques and assigned material in the reader and handbook, and complete assignments including Discussion postings and the unit essay. The course also includes some collaborative work, peer review, and Internet research.

You are required to write one essay in a classroom setting. Your instructor will provide more information about this requirement.

Course Textbooks
and Resources

Textbook Information:

eCore Course Textbook Listing
eCore MBS Direct Online Bookstore

Planet eCore Blog (Social Media Hub):
Visit the Planet eCore Blog to network with other students, trade books and materials. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Grading Policy

Grading Rubric:
On-site essay: 10%
Five unit essays:  50%
Research essay: 20%
Class discussions: 20%

Grades are assigned according to the following scale:
A: 90 - 100%
B: 80 - 89%
C: 70 - 79%
D: 60 - 69%
F: 0 - 59%

The Grade Of "I" (Incomplete): The grade of "I" is given only to students whose completed coursework has been qualitatively satisfactory but who have been unable to complete all course requirements because of illness or other extenuating circumstances. The instructor retains the right to make the final decision on granting a student's request for an "I".

This course will utilize plagiarism detection software to ensure academic honesty. Your professor will provide more information about this requirement.

If you are a student whom is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires assistance or support services, please notify your instructor.

Also, students with disabilities or who require special testing accommodations should contact the Testing Coordinator before scheduling an exam appointment. In order to receive special accommodations, students must provide documentation from the disabilities center at their affiliate institution or from the Regents Center for Learning Disorders.

Testing Coordinator: etesting@westga.edu / 678-839-5300

Proctored Exam

Proctored exams are online exams taken at approved testing centers. Students enrolled in eCore courses take at least one proctored examination per course.
Log into the course to see whether the Midterm Exam, Final Exam or Both will be proctored. You are responsible for scheduling and completing your exam(s) by the deadlines.  Deadlines are provided on the eCore Calendar at http://ecore.usg.edu/courses/calendar.php.

FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES

1. Schedule an exam time and date with the approved test site of your choice (http://ecore.usg.edu/exams/sites.php) before the deadline.
1. Take note of:
1. Name of Testing Site where you will take the exam
2. Testing Site contact person
3. Phone and email address of Testing Site contact person
2. Be advised and aware of the services that the center provides. Not all testing centers are equipped to proctor online/computer-based tests.
2. Fill out and submit the eCore Exam Request form (http://ecore.usg.edu/exams/schedule_exam.php) before the deadline in order for the eCore Testing Coordinator to send information about your exam to your actual Testing Site. YOU MUST SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM WITH THE TESTING SITE PRIOR TO FILLING OUT THE EXAM REQUEST FORM for eCore. A late fee of $15 will be charged if you fill out the request form after the deadline.
3. Print the confirmation of your request form and take it with you to the Testing Site along with your photo ID (Driver’s License or School ID) and testing/proctor fee as indicated by the Testing Site. A staff member at the Testing Site, also known as a Proctor, will check your identification and administer the exam according to the directions provided by your instructor.

Failure to take a proctored examination will result in failure of the course, regardless of the average of other grades.

Technical Requirements

Having a correctly configured computer will help ensure your success in eCore. Check the information at http://ecore.usg.edu/prospective/techreqs.php to be sure that your computer meets all the necessary technical requirements for hardware and software. Links to the plug-ins (special free software) that you will need are provided.

Technical Assistance

For technical assistance contact the 24/hour helpline at http://help8.view.usg.edu (click on Request Support tab for the toll free # and live chat support).

In addition please contact your home institution eCore advisor or the University of West Georgia helpdesk at 678-839-5300.