(The) Writer's Mind: Course Policies
Department of Writing Arts Attendance Policy
Because the success of writing courses results, in large part, from the establishment of learning communities in which all members participate, and because participation in such learning communities requires attendance at and involvement in class meetings, and because the particular classroom experiences in writing courses are unrepeatable, the Department of Writing Arts has established the following attendance policy for all courses.
Because the success of writing courses results, in large part, from the establishment of learning communities in which all members participate, and because participation in such learning communities requires attendance at and involvement in class meetings, and because the particular classroom experiences in writing courses are unrepeatable, the Department of Writing Arts has established the following attendance policy for all courses.
Maximum Number of Allowable Absences
You are expected to attend class every day. You cannot pass this class if you miss more than the maximum number of permissible absences, including excused and unexcused absences. The maximum number of permissible absences for a 15-week course depends on how many times a week the course meets. For a course that meets twice a week, a student may miss up to 6 sessions maximum. |
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The bottom line: You cannot miss more than six sessions. Period. During a summer session (five weeks), where each class period is equivalent to 1.5 regular semester class days, four absences are the limit. Missing 5 classes will make it impossible to pass the course.
If you exceed the maximum absence limit, even for reasons that are excused, you must withdraw from the course. Normally, you will receive a WF (Withdraw Failing) on your transcript, but the Dean of Students, in consultation with your instructor, may change this to a simple W.
Late work
You are expected to show up on time having done the work. Be in communication with me and your workshop group as soon as you know you are going to be late with any part of any assignment. That is, as soon as you know you cannot keep your word, honor your word in communication with all relevant parties. |
Intellectual Property and Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious breach of academic honesty. When you use material from other sources, you must acknowledge that work, whether it is verbatim material from a text, general outlines, or rewritten forms. This applies to published work, online sources, or texts produced by other students. The following statement is from the Rowan University Academic Integrity Policy:
Specific definitions of academic dishonesty and explanations of penalties can be found in this document, available at the following link.
The Department of Writing Arts also has stipulated that students are not allowed to “double dip,” or use similar works for different courses: The Department of Writing Arts does not allow students to turn in the same writing assignment for more than one class. Students must receive express permission of their instructor to submit writing or a substantial part of a written text previously submitted to another class. Not doing so is considered academic dishonesty and, following the policies laid out by Rowan, may result in an F for that assignment and possibly an F for the semester. I expect that the work you turn in for this class will represent your own work, done solely for this course, and the appropriately attributed work of others. If you have any questions at all about citation, please ask me since the consequences for plagiarism are severe. If you plagiarize in this class, you will fail the course. Additionally, the Office of the Dean of Students will be informed of the reason for the failing grade. YOU are responsible for understanding and abiding by these policies. |
Etiquette and Professionalism
Professionalism is required. Listen respectfully when others are speaking. Do not check cell phones or text message, and, in the event we work in a lab, do not instant message or email. Lack of professionalism may result in being marked absent and/or a lowered final grade. When you email me or the class, please be sure that your subject line is clear and that your message is to the point and appropriate for an academic readership. Formatting Procedures You are responsible for following the conventions for each genre of writing within any forum, electronic or otherwise. In other words, while I will be providing guidance, it is ultimately your job to study and practice the forms writing takes within any given genre and forum you are assigned to write within. Department of Writing Arts Statement on Accommodation of Special Needs
Your academic success is important to me. If you have a documented disability that may have an impact upon your work in this class, please contact me. You must provide documentation of your disability to the Academic Success Center in order to receive official University services and accommodations. The Academic Success Center can be reached at 856-256-4234 or www.rowan.edu/studentaffairs/asc/. The Center is located on the 3rd floor of Savitz Hall. The staff is available to answer questions regarding accommodations or assist you in your pursuit of accommodations. We look forward to working with you to meet your learning goals. The Writing CenterThe Writing Center supports students in Writing Intensive courses with one-on-one or small group consultations. Students can get help with all steps of the writing process: inventions strategies, rough drafting, revising, and editing.
Writing Center hours are M-TH 12 -6 pm. Call 856.256.4376 or email [email protected]. Limited walk-in appointments are available. To get the most out of your writing consultation:
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Syllabus, schedule, and assignments may be modified at discretion of the instructor.