POFT fall 2021syllabus

POFT 1301 CATALOG DESCRIPTION: 3 Credits (2 hrs.
lec. 3 hrs. lab) Introduction to a practical
Business English application of basic language usage skills
with emphasis on fundamentals of writing
and editing for business. Prerequisite:
None.

Credit Hours: 3 credits E-mail: [email protected]
Prerequisites: None
Semester and Year: Fall 2021 Office phone: 281-357-3610
Class Days and Times: Distance Learning
Instructor: Pat Rajski Lyon Orientation and class information (for distance
Office Location: Tomball College, E210M learning classes only): Distance learning classes are
Office Hours: TBA located through the My LoneStar Homepage
(http://my.lonestar.edu). Log in and select LSC –
Online, View My Online Classes to get into your
distance learning class in Desire 2
Learn/Brightspace. Distance learning students
must complete the Start Here module prior to
beginning the coursework.

All students can expect to spend at least 10 hours
per week in a 16-week semester or 12 or more
hours per week during a 6-week summer semester.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student will be able to

✓ Apply the basic rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, number usage, and
punctuation.

✓ Utilize terminology applicable to technical and business writing.
✓ Develop proofreading and editing skills.
✓ Write sentences and paragraphs.

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND/OR MATERIALS:

✓ Access code for digital book and training materials; purchase only at Tomball Bookstore or online
through D2L (Desire2Learn/Brightspace) on first day of class; ISBN for Cengage Unlimited
9780357700006.

ASSIGNMENTS: EVALUATION Unit Tests,
Unit 1 contains Chs. 1 and 2 25%
Unit 2 contains Chs. 3 and 4 Reinforcement,
Unit 3 contains Chs. 5 and 6 10%
Unit 4 contains Chs. 7 - 9
Unit 5 contains Chs. 10 - 12 Post-Tests,
Unit 6 contains Chs. 13 and 14 10%

All assignments will be Real World,
completed in Cengage 10%
MindTap within your Desire 2
Learn (D2L) eclassroom. Mid-Term and
Final Exam,
45%

All students must complete all activities in Chapters 1 and 2.

Chapters 3-14: Chapter Pre-test, Reinforcement, Real-World, and Post-tests
Beginning in Chapter 3, start with the Pre-test. Then
• If you earn a 100 on the Pre-test you do not have to do any other activities for the

chapter. The pre-test grade will count for the Reinforcement, Real-World, and Post-test.
• If you earn 90 to 99 on the Pretest, you can skip the Reinforcement and Real-World

activities. The grade you earn on the Posttest will count for those activities.
• If you earn 80 to 89 on the Pretest, you must complete only Level 3 of the

Reinforcement Activities, the Real-World Editing Exercises, and the Posttest. Only the
Level 3 Reinforcement Activity grades will count toward the semester average.
• If you earn 70 to 79 on the Pretest, you must complete Levels 2 through 3 of the
Reinforcement Activities, the Real-World Editing Exercises, and the Posttest. Levels 2
through 3 grades will count toward the semester average.
• If you earn 69 or below on the Pretest, you must complete all levels of the
Reinforcement Activities (which count 10%), the Real-World Editing Exercises (which
count 10%), and the Posttest (which count 10%).
• No assignments are accepted late.

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•Will cover each unit (see above) and can be taken only once. The average of these
tests will count for 25% of your average.

UnitTests

Both exams will be writing activities. Mid-Term Exam will cover Chapters 1-7 and Final
Exam is comprehensive. The average of the two exams will count for 45% of your
average.

Exams

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MAKE-UP TESTS:

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ACADEMID INTEGRITY:
The LoneStar College System upholds the core values of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and
accountability. We promote the importance of personal and academic honesty. We embrace the belief that
all learners—students, faculty, staff and administrators—will act with integrity and honesty and must
produce their own work and give appropriate credit to the work of others. No fabrication of sources,
cheating, or unauthorized collaboration is permitted on any work submitted within the District.
Consequences for academic dishonesty to be determined by the professor, or the professor and Academic
Dean, or the professor and Chief Student Services Officer can include but are not limited to: 1.) having
additional class requirements imposed, 2.) receiving a grade of zero or “F” for an exam or assignment, 3.)
receiving a grade of “F” for the course, 4.) being withdrawn from the course or program, 5.) being expelled
from the college district.

Professors should clearly explain how the student’s actions violated the academic integrity policy, how a
grade was calculated, and the actions taken.

Campus Handgun Carry Statement:
The Texas Legislature enacted campus carry by passing Senate Bill 11, effective at LSC on August 1, 2017.
Senate Bill 11, known as the “Campus Carry” law, amends Texas law to allow license holders to carry
concealed handguns on college campuses. To carry a concealed handgun on LSC campuses, an individual
must have a valid License to Carry issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

LSC has established rules and regulations regarding enforcement of Campus Carry. Lone Star College
prohibits concealed carry in some areas of LSC campuses. For more information about Campus Carry, visit
the LSC Campus Carry website at http://www.lonestar.edu/campuscarry.

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Letter Grade Assignment A USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
(90-100) Students are expected to actively participate in all class activities.
Therefore, the use of cell phones, iPods, iPads, and other electronic
B devices is not allowed unless otherwise specified by your instructor.
(80-89) Your instructor will explain his/her policy about unauthorized use of
electronic devices at the beginning of the semester.
C
(70-79) ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance is expected in order for students to successfully
D complete the course objectives; this includes actively participating in
(69-60) class activities. Attendance and punctuality are qualities expected of
all employees and, therefore, are expected of students as well.
F Should you anticipate an absence, please notify the instructor in
59 & Below advance. An excessive number of absences will prohibit the
successful completion of this course. If you should miss a class, it is
the student’s responsibility to obtain lecture notes and assignments
from within Desire 2 Learn (D2L) or from a classmate.

Distance learning students: A minimum of 15 class participation
activities must be completed to earn full credit for this portion
of the course. Your instructor will provide specifics about this
evaluation measure. Activities may include (but are not limited
to)

a. contacts with instructor,
b. visiting with professor in virtual office hours,
c. posting to the discussion forum in the D2Leclassroom,
and
d. total hits to the eclassroom.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record will
result in a final grade of “W” on the student transcript and no credit
will be awarded. Prior to the official day of record, it is the student’s
responsibility to initiate and complete a request for withdrawal from
any course. Last day to drop for fall 2021 is November 15, 2021.

If you are considered a first-time college student, a new law was
passed in Fall 2007 that limits to six the number of courses you may
drop (withdraw with a grade of "W") while enrolled at any Texas
public institution of higher education. A first-time college student is
a student not currently enrolled in high school and who has never
taken a college or university course anywhere at any time.

If you consider dropping this course during the semester, you might
want to go to advising prior to dropping and get information about
the Six-Drop Rule.

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Disability •The LoneStar College System is dedicated to provide the least restrictive learning environment for all
Services students. The college district promotes equity in academic access through the implementation of
reasonable accommodations as required by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section
504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which will enable students with disabilities to
participate in and benefit from all post-secondary educational activities.

•If you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental, or learning disabiity, please
notify the instructor of this course as soon as possible and preferably before the end of the first two
weeks of class to arrange for reasonable accommodations.

Law strictly prohibits unauthorized copying of software purchased by Tomball College for use in
laboratories. Tomball College administration will take appropriate disciplinary action against anyone
violating copyright laws.

Software Piracy

Equal Opportunity It is the policy of the LoneStar Colleges to provide equal employment, admission and educational
Statement opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. LoneStar Colleges

strive to provide an excellent learning environment free from harassment or intimidation directed at any
person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Any form of harassment will not be
tolerated.

Computer Virus Computer viruses are, unfortunately, a fact of life. Using the diskettes on more than one computer creates the possibility
Protection of infecting computers and diskettes with a computer virus. This exposes the computers of the college, your personal
computer, and any others you may be using to potentially damaging viruses. The college has aggressive anti-virus
procedures in place to protect its computers, but cannot guarantee that a virus might not temporarily infect one of its
machines. It is your responsibility to protect all computers under your control and use and ensure that each diskette you
use, whenever or wherever you use it, has been scanned with anti-virus software. Since new viruses arise continually,
your anti-virus software must be kept current. And, since no anti-virus software will find every virus, keeping copies of
data (backups) is extremely important.

Lone Star College COVID-19 Prevention Recommendations

Lone Star College is dedicated to the health and safety of all employees and students with a strong commitment
to student engagement and success. In coordination with federal, state, and local mandates and guidelines,
Lone Star College has established general COVID-19 prevention expectations below. Campus-specific COVID-19
protocols may be provided to you by campus presidents. Lone Star College supports students with tutoring,
bookstore access, library resources, with access to Office 365 available. Information about tutoring and available
resources may be found at https://www.lonestar.edu/Student-Resources.htm.

Lone Star College has implemented the following COVID-19 Prevention Recommendations:

On-Campus and In the Classroom

If you are sick, please stay home.

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You should stay at least three feet from others while on campus.
You should sanitize your hands regularly but especially prior to entering a classroom and when leaving.

Notifications of Possible Exposure
If you have COVID-19, please let your instructor know as soon as you are confirmed positive for COVID-19 and
email the College at [email protected].

Department/Division Contacts
Department Chair
▪ Business, Joseph Cahill: [email protected], 281-357-3617

Technology Contact
▪ Dr. Victor Moussoki: [email protected] 281-357-3719

CB&I Dean & Support Staff
▪ Division Interim Dean, Dr. Victor Moussoki: [email protected] 281-357-3719
▪ Division DOM, Amy Galaviz: [email protected], 832-761-6614

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LSC-Tomball Resources LSC-Creekside Resources
Due to COVID-19 Campus Closure, all Due to COVID-19 Campus Closure, all services
services have been temporarily moved online. have been temporarily moved online. Please visit
Please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/Learning-
https://www.lonestar.edu/Learning-Tomball
Tomball

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Fall 2021 Tentative Class Schedule

Week Class Activities (See D2L for exact activities and due dates*)

1 Start Here Module

2 Monday, September 6: Labor Day Holiday (no classes)

Chapter 1: Read chapter, complete Pre-Test, complete Reinforcement and Real World activities based on
pre-test score (see syllabus for details), and complete Post-Test**

3 Chapter 2: Read chapter, complete Pre-Test, complete Reinforcement and Real World activities based on
pre-test score (see syllabus for details), and complete Post-Test**

4 Unit 1 Test and Chapter 3**

5 Chapters 4**

6 Unit 2 Test and Chapter 5**

7 Mid-Term Exam and Chapter 6**
8 Unit 3 Test and Chapter 7**
9 Chapter 8**
10 Chapter 9**
11 Unit 4 Test and Chapter 10**

12 Chapter 11**

13 Chapter 12**

14 Unit 5 Test and Chapter 13**

15 Unit 6 Test and Chapter 14**

16 Final Exam
*See the Content Tab in Desire 2 Learn (D2L) for exact due dates.

**Process repeated for every chapter; see Evaluation Section of syllabus for details.

This schedule can be revised at any time at the discretion of the instructor and students will be provided with a copy of the
revised schedule in D2L.

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