Welcome... Hello Class, I want to remind you that I am here to assist you with any questions or concerns you have about the class. Feel free to contact me via or via AIM (ProfessorJKaplan) during office hours. Additionally, if necessary, we can arrange for a phone conference.

Unit 1 Preview... Unit 1 Preview: Effective Writing Process Reading: Short Story – Jackson, “The Lottery” Seminar: Introductions Discussion: 1. Introduce Yourself 2. Jackson’s, “The Lottery” Written Assignment: None (familiarize yourself with our online classroom)

Welcome to Unit 1’s Seminar: “Where am I and why am I here??” Rules for Writers Course Activities Course Expectations Course Outcomes

First, let’s break some ice...

Important Dates First Day of ClassesOctober 19 Last Day to Add/Drop a Class Without a “W” October 2 ThanksgivingNov Last Day for Students to Request Incomplete December 16 End of Term December 24 Final Grades Available Online December 30 Incomplete Coursework Due January 3 Important Course Dates

1.Compose original documents in Standard American English. 2.Use appropriate documentation as required. 3.Illustrate the steps in the writing process. 4.Apply course knowledge of communication to chosen professional fields. You’ve got to have goals (no not those kind)!! Course Outcomes

Oh, the things we’ll do, the people we’ll see... Assignments Discussions Seminar Readings Course Activities

-Office Hours Schedule -Seminar Schedule -“Plan B”: Alternate Seminar Policy -Late Submission Policy -Incomplete Policy Policies... we don’t need no stinkin’ policies... Course Expectations

Help is only a few key strokes away!! -Every week -Mondays & Wednesdays, from 6:00- 8:00 pm EST -AIM instant message system -My AIM sign-in is ProfessorJKaplan. -Download the free service: Office Hours Schedule Course Expectations

-Every week (with the exception of WKs 5 & 10) -Thursdays, from 7:00-8:00 pm EST -LIVE Lecturing -Unable to attend...Seminar Option 2 Seminar Schedule Course Expectations

Occasionally technical difficulties may keep us from holding our regularly scheduled class Seminar. If this should occur, I will each of you to let you know and we will all meet in the “Chat” in our classroom, where we can then hold our Seminar at our regularly scheduled time. “Plan B” – Alternate Seminar Course Expectations

-Assignments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on the due date. -A point deduction of up to 5% per week late from the grade achieved. -No late submissions beyond the end of Unit 7, except with extenuating circumstances and the prior approval of the instructor requested on or before the assignment’s deadline. -All submissions are deemed to be final and no resubmissions will be permitted unless it is solely for the purpose of additional feedback and pointers. Late Submission Policy Course Expectations

Incomplete Policy In certain circumstances the grade of “I” or “Incomplete” is granted to students experiencing extenuating circumstances. Sufficient academic progress is defined as having approximately 75% of coursework completed prior to the end of the term. Students may choose to discuss the need for an “Incomplete” with their academic advisor or dean. In all cases, the student should initiate such a request directly with the course instructor. Students requesting an incomplete must do so at least one week before the course’s last day of class. This deadline is Monday, Dec. 16th. Additionally, student who are approved and receive an incomplete in a course must complete the course requirements within 10 days of the end of the course (Friday, January 3, 2012). Course Expectations, contd.

Register: Rules for Writers Website Visit the Rules for Writers website and registerRules for Writers for a free account. Follow the directions below: 1. On the Rules for Writers homepage, under register, click on student. 2. Enter your address 3. First and Last Name 4. Choose a password you will remember 5. A password hint 6. Skip instructor 7. Hit submit and you are ready to use the site Course Text

In closing, I want to remind you again that I am here to assist you with any questions you have about the class. Feel free to contact me via or via AIM (ProfessorJKaplan) during office hours. Additionally, if necessary, we can arrange for a phone conference. That’s All Folks…