POFT fall LSC 2022 syllabus

Credit Hours: 3 credits POFT 1301
Prerequisites: None Business English
Semester and Year: Fall 2022
Class Days and Times: Distance Learning CATALOG DESCRIPTION: 3 Credits (2 hrs. lec. 3 hrs. lab)
Instructor: Pat Rajski Lyon Introduction to a practical application of basic language
Office Location: Tomball College, E210M usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing
Office Hours: TBA and editing for business. Prerequisite: None.

Withdrawal Date: November 4, 2022 E-mail: [email protected]

Office phone: 281-357-3610

Orientation and class information (for distance learning
classes only): Distance learning classes are 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 15 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 1 contains Chs. 1 and 2 Reinforcement, 10%
Unit 2 contains Chs. 3 and 4
Unit 3 contains Chs. 5 and 6 Post-Tests, 10% Unit Tests, 25%

Unit 4 contains Chs. 7 - 9 Real World,
Unit 5 contains Chs. 10 - 12 10%
Unit 6 contains Chs. 13 and 14
Mid-Term and
All assignments will be Final Exam, 45%
completed in Cengage
MindTap within your Desire 2
Learn (D2L) eclassroom.

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.

Unit Tests

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. The
Mid-Term and Final exam are detailed in D2L.

Exams

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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.

LSC SYLLABUS POLICIES:
Please use the following links to find all LSC policies, procedures, and student success
information. It is your personal, academic, and legal responsibility to know and adhere to the
information provided.
http://www.lonestar.edu/syllabus-policies

CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATION OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Consequences for academic dishonesty is determined by the professor, or the professor and
Academic Dean, or the professor and Chief Student Services Officer and may 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.

Student Course Evaluation:
Lone Star College-Tomball/Creekside is committed to acting intentionally about student success. As
part of our institutional effectiveness efforts, our instructors are assessed in several ways. For the
continuous improvement of our instruction, you are encouraged to provide input for each course
you take each semester using the Course Evaluations Questionnaire, which can be accessed through

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your myLoneStar account. This occurs approximately halfway through your course, and you will be
notified when surveys are available for completion. Instructions on how to access and complete the
Course Evaluations Questionnaire can be found by logging into your myLoneStar Account and
clicking on the Quicklinks – “How To” Documents. The college deans review these evaluations each
semester. Additionally, the deans and/or department chairs may visit each instructor’s class at some
time during the semester to observe the instructional environment being provided and complete an
assessment of the instructor

SYLLABUS DISCLAIMER:
It is the instructor’s right to modify the class schedule when necessary and cover course topics as
he/she feels is necessary to meet the learning outcomes, therefore this syllabus is subject to change.

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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 10 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.

IN-CLASS PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: See Attendance Policy.

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 2022 is November 4, 2022.

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

It is the policy of the LoneStar Colleges to provide equal employment, admission and educational

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

Equal Opportunity person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Any form of harassment will not be
Statement 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 Expectations

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 shall be provided to you by campus
presidents.

The expectations and protocols may be changed as the COVID-19 situation evolves. Please direct campus protocol questions to the
campus president.

Lone Star College supports students with online tutoring, online bookstore access, online 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 implemented the COVID-19 Prevention Expectations listed below for students attending class on a Lone Star
College campus during the 2020 Fall Semester and will continue through the 2021 Spring Semester. Be sure to stay home if you are
feeling ill or if you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for illness.

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On-Campus1 and In the Classroom

• You must properly wear a mask that adequately covers your mouth and nose.
o You should put your mask on upon exiting your vehicle in the campus parking lot. Unless otherwise provided by law, you will not

be allowed on a campus or remain on a campus without a mask.
o If you need a mask, the campus will provide you one at the designated campus entry checkpoint.
o Failing to wear a mask or refusing to wear a mask while on a Lone Star College campus is considered a Student Conduct Code

violation.
• Proceed to the designated campus entry checkpoint.
• You must submit to a temperature check at the Campus Screening Checkpoint.
• You should stay at least six 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

• Lone Star College will notify you of possible exposure to COVID-19 if a person who was in your area of campus while you were
on campus tested positive.

• In case of building closure, your instructor will notify you of the plan for continuing the course.

INSTRUCTIONAL CONTACTS Curriculum Specialist
Vice President of Instruction Pat Rajski Lyon
Dr. Christina Hagerty [email protected]
[email protected] 281-357-3610
281.357.3730

Dean
Dr. Jerica Nickerson
[email protected]
832-761-6613

Department Chair
CIT Department
Antonio Lopez,
[email protected],
832-761-6634

Distance Learning Helpdesk Number: 1-866-614-5014 – Open 24 hours a day - 7 days a week.

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LSC-TOMBALL RESOURCES LSC-CREEKSIDE RESOURCES
LSC- TOMBALL LIBRARY LSC-CREEKSIDE LIBRARY
HOURS & PHONE: HOURS & PHONE:

Phone: 832-559-4211 Phone: 832-761-6621
For the most up-to-date information on LSC- For the most up to date information on LSC-
Tomball’s Library hours and services, please Creekside’s Library hours and services, please

visit visit
https://www.lonestar.edu/library/tomball.htm https://www.lonestar.edu/library/16656.htm

LSC-TOMBALL ASSESSMENT CENTER: LSC-CREEKSIDE ASSESSMENT CENTER:

Phone: 832-559-4245 Phone: 832-761-6615
For the most up to date information on LSC- For the most up to date information on LSC-
Creekside’s Assessment Center hours and
Tomball’s Assessment Center hours and
services, please visit services, please visit
https://www.lonestar.edu/28239.htm
https://www.lonestar.edu/testing-tomball.htm

DROP-IN TUTORING: DROP-IN TUTORING:

Information on how to reach tutors can be Information on how to reach tutors can be

found here: found here:

https://www.lonestar.edu/learning-Tomball https://www.lonestar.edu/learning-Tomball

LSC-HEALTH SCIENCE BUILDING RESOURCES

LSC-HSB LIBRARY
HOURS & PHONE:
Phone: 832-761-6621
For the most up-to-date information
on LSC-HSB Library hours and services,
please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/library/15804.htm

LSC-TOMBALL ASSESSMENT CENTER:
Phone: 832-559-4245

For the most up to date information on
LSC-Tomball’s Assessment Center hours

and services,
please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/testing-tomball.htm

DROP-IN TUTORING:
Information on how to reach tutors can
be found here: https://www.lonestar.edu/learning-Tomball

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STUDENT RESOURCES

Advising Disability Services Bookstore
Phone: 281.351.3310 Phone: 281.357.3777 Phone: 281.351.3398

Email: tc- Email: Email: [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
Website:
Website: Website: https://www.lonestar.edu/bookstore
https://www.lonestar.edu/to https://www.lonestar.edu/Tomball- .htm
mballadvising.htm disability-services.htm

Communities in Schools Admissions & Records Financial Aid
Main Campus: TBD Phone: 281.351.3389 Phone: 281.290.2700
Contact: LSC-Tomball Office of
the Vice President of Student Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Success
Website: Website:
Phone: 281-357-3737 https://www.lonestar.edu/66399 https://www.lonestar.edu/financial-
aid.htm
Email: LSC-
TomballOfficeOfTheVicePresid
entOfStudentSuccess@lonesta
r.edu

Creekside & HSB:
Amanda Heij, MSW
[email protected]
[email protected]

832.761.6609 LSC-Creekside
Center,
Office 117E (Wed and Thurs in
office)
281.826.5354 LSC-Health
Science Building, Office 115
(Mon, Tues, and Fri in office)

Website:
https://www.lonestar.edu/cis.
htm

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POFT 1301 Fall 2022 Tentative Class Schedule

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

1 Start Here Module

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**

2 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**

3 Unit 1 Test (Chapters 1 & 2)

4 Chapter 3**

5 Chapter 4** and Unit 2 Test (Chapters 3 & 4)

6 Chapter 5**

7 Chapter 6** and Unit 3 Test (Chapters 5 & 6)

8 Chapter 7** and Mid-Term Exam

9 Chapter 8**

10 Chapter 9** and Unit 4 Test (Chapters 7 – 9)

11 Chapter 10**

12 Chapter 11**

13 Chapter 12** and Unit 5 Test (Chapters 10 - 12)

14 Chapter 13**

15 Chapter 14** and Unit 6 Test (Chapters 13 & 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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