ENG 102: Argument And Research

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Bowie State University School of Arts and Sciences Department of English and Modern Languages ENG 102: Argument and Research Sections 024: Spring 2011 Room: MLK225 TR 11:00a-12:20a NB: Just because you passed ENG101 does not mean that you are ready for this class. This class has a zero-tolerance policy for grammatical errors, as it is your last undergraduate English class. Thus, it emphasizes implementation of all stages of the writing process to ensure thorough monitoring of your writing skills in all assignments. Instructor Information Name: Dr. Isaiah Ayafor Office Location: MLK0245 Office Phone: (301) 860-3681 Office Hours:…show more content…
Plagiarism: Professionals consult each other constantly about their work. Peer review is not plagiarism; it is consultation. Using the work, ideas and ingenuity of someone else as your own without acknowledging the source, is plagiarism. It is called, among other things, cheating, academic dishonesty and grounds for failing this course. If you think you are bordering on plagiarism, ask me. If you are found plagiarizing, regardless of intent, you will fail the assignment. You may be dismissed from the class and the college for plagiarism. (See MC Student Handbook, “Academic Dishonesty and…show more content…
It demonstrates original or thoughtful engagement with content and sensitivity to diction, tone, and style. Its sentences are clear, precise, and well-structured. The paper is appropriately documented and formatted and virtually error-free. A "B" paper contains a number of the strengths of an A paper, but it typically lacks the thoughtfulness, originality, and sensitivity of the superior paper. It is also virtually error-free. A "C" paper fulfills the assignment and is adequately organized. The writer communicates ideas and develops a thesis, although supporting evidence may be minimal and organization rather mechanical. The writing is not marred by habitual or serious grammatical errors. Thought and expression are competent. (A detailed description of a "C" paper is available in "Standards for a 'C' Grade in English
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