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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
CSKLS312.2 | Title:
PUNCTUATION |
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| Full Title:
Grammar and Writing Review: Punctuation |
| Last Reviewed:11/9/2020 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 17.50 |
| Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | .75 | | Contact DHR | 13.13 |
| | Contact Total | 1.75 | | Contact Total | 30.63 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 35.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 65.63 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
CSKL 341.2
Catalog Description:
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This course covers the basic punctuation rules for commas, semicolons, apostrophes, and quotations. Students will incorporate the rules in short written compositions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course covers the basic punctuation rules for commas, semicolons, apostrophes, and quotations. Students will incorporate the rules in short written compositions.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Apply basic comma rules to their own sentences.
2. Determine when to use quotations for titles and when to use
underlining.
3. Distinguish between direct and indirect quotations and use the correct
wording and punctuation for each.
4. Use apostrophes correctly in contractions and to show possession.
5. Use semicolons correctly in compound sentences and extended lists.
6. Proofread for and then correct punctuation errors.
7. Structure their ideas for a multi-paragraph composition that includes
an introduction, body, and conclusion.
8. Word-process writing assignments, using basic MLA (Modern Language
Association) format for college papers.
Topics and Scope
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1. Comma rules (including when NOT to use commas). Six main uses of
commas:
a. before a coordinating conjunction between two independent clauses
b. with introductory material
c. separating a series of items
d. setting off parenthetical words and phrases
e. in non-restrictive clauses
f. with direct quotations
2. Quotation marks
a. direct
b. indirect
c. with titles of short works (and underlines for longer works)
3. Semicolons
a. to join independent clauses
b. to separate items in an extended list
4. Apostrophes
a. in contractions
b. to show possession (singular and plural)
5. Basic composition
a. introduction, body, conclusion
b. integrating direct quotations (and relationship to paragraphing)
c. revision process
d. proofreading and editing techniques for punctuation
6. Basic word-processing and MLA paper format (heading, title, margins,
spacing)
Assignments:
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1. Textbook exercises on commas, semicolons, quotations, and apostrophes
2. Exercises using Microsoft Word and basic MLA format, plus computer-
based exercises covering class concepts (DHR)
3. Textbook and other reading assignments (approx. 5-8 pages per week)
4. At least one 1-2 page composition, including prewriting exercises,
first draft, revision that incorporates peer and instructor feedback,
and final draft in basic MLA format
5. Peer response groups, including providing written feedback (may be
conducted online)
6. 1-4 quizzes and/or tests, plus final exam that includes a writing
component
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
45 - 60% |
| Written homework, Peer feedback, composition, editing exercises | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 40% |
| Multiple choice, Completion, Essay. | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 15% |
| Computer assignments (DHR); peer response groups. | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Kirszner, Laurie, and Mandell, Stephen. Foundations First: Sentences and
Paragraphs, 3rd Edition. Bedford St. Martins: 2009.
Langan, John. Sentence Skills: A Workbook for Writers, Form B, 7th
Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Brandon, Lee. At a Glance: Sentences, 3rd Edition. Houghton Mifflin: 2006.
Instructor-prepared materials.
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