Policies and Resources

Course Policies

Students are expected to attend class and to arrive on time. If you miss three classes, your final grade will be dropped by one-half of one letter. If you miss four classes, your final grade will be dropped one full letter. If you miss five classes, you will not be able to pass this course. Consistent late arrivals and early departures will have a negative impact on your grade. I will notify you by email if your attendance is having an impact on your grade. If special circumstances arise, please email or see me. I’m happy to work with you to help you complete this course.

Electronic devices are to be used exclusively for classroom activities (reviewing readings, taking notes, completing assignments, posting to Bb, etc.) while class is in session. We have a lot of material to cover and a limited number of class meetings this semester. Laptops, phones, etc. will serve as useful tools for us as we complete our work together this semester. While I will not police your use of electronic devices, I ask that you please respect this policy. 

Food and drinks are allowed so long as they do not disrupt the learning environment or make a mess. This policy will change if there are any issues during the semester. 

Please contact me privately if you need any sort of special accommodation. I’m happy to meet during office hours or speak via phone or email.

Submission of Writing Assignments

Writing assignments will be submitted through Blackboard.

Format for Writing Assignments

  • 12 point, Times New Roman font
  • Double spaced
  • .doc, or .docx format
  • Standard MLA citations
  • Include page numbers
  • Name the file (when you save your document) Last name, First name Assignment Name (example: Duran, Fernando Rhetorical Analysis) 

Late Work

Late submissions will be accepted and will receive a one letter-grade penalty per day that they are late. 

Plagiarism

Don’t do it. CUNY maintains a strict academic integrity policy. If you have questions about this policy and how it pertains to your work, please speak with me. 

Grading

Rhetorical Analysis (15%)

Literature Review (15%)

Public Awareness Campaign (25%)

Reflections (10%)

Digital Portfolio and Final Essay (20%)

Discussion Board Posts and Peer Review (15%)

Notes: 

See commentary above on attendance and punctuality, both of which can affect students’ grades. 

There is no “participation grade” in this course, but class discussions, workshops, peer reviews, and conferences are designed to help you with your graded, written assignments. As such, active participation in class activities is strongly encouraged.  

Resources

Student Support Services Program, NAC 6/148

https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/sssp

SSSP invites new students, especially incoming freshmen and transfers at the start of fall, to join us up to our 500-student cap.  SSSP students should be either first-generation college students OR have a family income below a certain threshold.  SEEK students are not eligible to join as SSSP’s services in many ways mirror SEEK’s.  To apply, complete the application at  https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/sssp/sssp_application. Accepted students have full access to SSSP’s services, which include academic advising, personal counseling, and tutoring in the Academic Resource Center in Marshak 1104.  Tutoring supports all disciplines, and offers SSSP students the only online, 24/7 writing review service currently offered at City. Students requesting in-person writing tutoring are assigned to the same tutor for a series of meetings which can be weekly or customized to the students’ schedule of due dates.

Gateway Advising Center, NAC 1/220

http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/gateway/

Students without a declared major can receive academic advising, especially if you have questions about your course of study, core requirements, etc.

AccessAbility Center, NAC 1/218

http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/accessability/

The AccessAbility Center/Student Disability Services (AAC/SDS) ensures full participation and meaningful access to all of City College’s services, programs, and activities.

The Writing Center, NAC, Third Floor (entrance off the Amsterdam Avenue plaza)

https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/writing

The City College Writing Center offers one-on-one assistance for students working on writing assignments and projects from any discipline.

SEEK Peer Academic Learning Center, NAC 4/224

https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/seek

Offers counseling and peer tutoring for students in need of academic and financial support who have registered for the SEEK Program.

The Counseling Center

https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/counseling

The Counseling Center at CCNY offers individual and group counseling and crisis intervention to students. Students will meet with a counselor for an intake appointment during which time the counselor will discuss the student’s concerns and help to identify an appropriate plan for treatment.

Public Safety

https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/safety

The Department of Public Safety is located in NAC 4/201. The general information number is 212 650 6911. The emergency number is 212 650 7777.