Textbooks
Required: Writing that Works,
10th Edition
(Oliu, Brusaw, Alred)
A Grammar Handbook
Textbook website:
Go to http://www.bedfordstmartins.com
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/writingthatworks10e
Dear
Student:
Welcome to the course that could help your career! During the past 30
years, many EGL 111 students have earned raises and
promotions
as as a result of improving their on-the-job writing.
Questions?
e-mail me (use the above address if you are in a
face-to-face section; use my WEBCT e-mail if you are in an online section) I will respond as soon as possible. Please keep
in mind that for several hours each day, I am
not on my computer. Be patient, please.
SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS AS MSWORD 2003
DOCUMENTS (DOC). - NOT .docx (2007)
Maureen Douglas
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Navigating
this Course
If you scroll up to the top this page, just below the border, you will notice several bars with titles. These "navigation bars" identify other pages that are linked to this page. To get to these links, place your cursor on the bar of the page you want, and left click. Other linked pages are underlined and in red/brown.
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The course is set up in three modules with exercises, explanation and graded assignments. If you click on Module One, for example, you will see a page identifying the content goals of that module. Listed at the top of that page are additional pages for that module. Each module contains several exercises, one test, and one graded assignment, which is due at the end of the unit. All assignments are listed on the Calendar; you will need to go to the modules to access the individual assignment descriptions.
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The course website also includes key information on the following pages: Syllabus, Calendar, Grammar, Home, Assessment, Resources. You should take a look at these sections during the first couple days of school.
Tips for Succeeding in this Course
- Read each page on the screen. Do not simply skim (or scroll) pages as if you were researching the internet. This is an academic course that includes fundamental necessary information. Read the online material with the same attention you would read a textbook, noting pertinent details and instructions.
- Be sure to read the SYLLABUS since this contains important information about course policies and procedures, for which you are responsible.
- Read carefully and copy the Calendar so you can schedule your textbook reading and writing -- last minute writing of these business documents will usually merit an unacceptable product and grade.
- Do the practice exercises (and submit them on time) so you get feedback you can apply on the graded assignments.
- Read the textbook!
- Read the website pages on Assessment and Grading so you understand how your work is evaluated.
- Fill in your grammar gaps - review your areas of grammar and mechanics that are weak.
- Read aloud everything that you write -- read as the intended reader. Be honest about how clear (or unclear) the writing is and revise as needed.