Course+Outline

= Effective/Technical Writing: English 7-8 Seniors 2014 Roberts = ** Effective/Technical Writing: English 7-8 ** ** Seniors 2014 – 2015: Roberts ** **Course Description and Goals: ** This class is designed to develop skills in critical thinking, argumentative writing, technical writing, real-world writing, technical presentations and oral communications skills.
 * Assignments: ** **www.skytechwriting.wikispaces.com **is your go-to page for assignments and other information from class. Please bookmark this site so you can find out anything you missed in class; especially if you were absent. **


 * Assignments/Late Work/Projects turned in on time: ** Assignments are due at the beginning of the period. If electronic submission of the assignment is required the assignment will be late after a specified time. Assignments that are late due to **qualified school absences ** are due within 2 class periods from the day they were missed. Reduced credit will be given for other late work.


 * Tests/Quizzes: ****No make-up will be allowed on tests unless you have had a prior discussion with me. ** You may then make up an exam within 3 class periods of the excused absence. You will however drop 15% on the test score for any exam not taken on or before the test day. There will be no make-up on unannounced quizzes. If it is a starter quiz you lose the points.


 * Prepared every day: ** Bring books, notebooks, pens, pencils, ** & ** **BE READY AT THE BELL! **


 * Attend class regularly and on time: ** Participation points missed because you are tardy cannot be made up. Students are expected to be in attendance daily. Any absence that is not “R” excused or “parent” excused will result in a student losing participation points for that day. Missing class in no way excuses you from being prepared on the day you return. To be certain about homework check www.skytechwriting.wikispaces.com or contact a fellow classmate for the daily assignments and missed materials. Your absence must be excused to turn in and receive credit for work you missed.

Wear clothing in compliance with the Skyline dress code. Leave food, drinks (other than water), etc. outside the classroom.
 * Behavior: ** Please act appropriately in the classroom. Be respectful of other’s feelings and property.


 * PLEASE DO NOT WRITE ON DESKS! ** **PLEASE ** **DO NOT TOUCH ROBERTS’ STUFF! **


 * Computers: ** Computers for taking notes and creating documents are allowed in the classroom. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> Using <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> your computer for games or other activities is not allowed. Students who abuse this privilege will only get one (1) warning and no longer be allowed to use a computer in class.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">NO CELL PHONES, I-Pods ETC… THESE ARE NOT ALLOWED. **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">They will be confiscated ** !! After 2 offenses your parents will be contacted **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">. You will also lose citizenship points. ** Occasionally you will use the IPod lab for studying.

weekly on the internet. Please check with me when a concern arises over your grade.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Grading ****<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">scale: ** Academic grading will be based on a percentage of total points. It will be updated

100 - 93 = A 88 - 85 = B+ 76 - 72 = C+ 61 - 58 = D+ 49 - 0 = F

92 – 89 = A- 84 - 81 = B 71 - 67 = C 57 - 54 = D

80 - 77 = B- 66 - 62 = C- 53 - 50 = D-


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Citizenship: ** Citizenship will be administered according to the Skyline High and Granite School District Policy **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.5;">(posted in my classroom ** ) and will encompass factors such as behavior, attendance, punctuality, and adherence to all rules and policies.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 1.5;">Assignments and Topics: **

Research Paper Styles (1st Quarter) – APA [] - the best reference on the internet

Prezis (2nd Quarter) – [|www.Prezi.com] - MLA - Like a PowerPoint Presentation but more dynamic. A partner presentation

E-mail: Ethics and electronic communication

Netiquette

Websites and online environments

APA references: In-text citations and creating a reference page

Job Resume

Letters to employers – application, thank you, and others

Personal job references

Organizing and drafting workplace documents

Technical descriptions

Group scenario analysis

(Other topics upon request or as necessary)