ENGL 1190: Written English as a Second Language Fall 2015 Dr. Eason

Why are you taking ENGL 1190? O Be successful college writers in US O Write using a process (multiple drafts) O Write with a clear purpose & unified ideas O Provide solid evidence to support ideas O Document sources (MLA) O Control grammar & mechanics O Develop your written “voice”

Writing Voice O What does “voice” mean? O A writer’s personal way of expressing self O Not what you have to say, but how you naturally say it O Purpose of ENGL 1190: O Help you use your own voice in written English

Textbook O Smoke, Trudy. A Writer’s Workbook: A Writing Text with Readings. 4 th ed. New York: Cambridge, Print.

Class Behavior O Arrive on time. O Come prepared and with needed materials. O Use electronic devices only for approved purposes. O Use class time to learn how to improve your ability to write in English.

Class Behavior O Listen attentively. O Speak and act respectfully. O Follow directions. O Assist others. O Do your best.

Absences & Late Work O Provide documentation for excused absences. O Work missed not due to an excused absences cannot be made up. O Late work is not accepted. O Quizzes will not be rescheduled. O Arrive on time as quizzes will frequently be at the beginning of classes.

Secrets for Success in ENGL 1190 O Follow rubrics. O Use feedback from tutorials. O Be aware of upcoming due dates. O Take advantage of opportunities for help: Writing Center, Dr. Eason’s office hours, tutorials.

A Word of Caution O Academic honesty; plagiarism O Work for this class must be done only by the author. It must be new and original.

Brief Introductions O Name O Home Country O Major (Area of study)

Review O When are Dr. Eason’s office hours? O MWF 11:20-11:50 AM, 1:20-1:50 PM, & MF 4-5 PM O What does “voice” mean? O How a person naturally shows his or her personality in writing O Where are Dr. Eason’s office and mailbox? O Office: Martin 336-O; Mailbox: Martin 336

Review O Where can you buy the textbook? O UCM Bookstore; Internet O Will late work receive credit? O No O Where can you get help with your writing? O Dr. Eason’s office hours, The Writing Center (Humphreys 116), tutorials