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ENC 5319: SCHOLARLY WRITING FOR PUBLICATION Instructor: Phone: 846-1138 Email: Instructor@ufl.edu Office: 302 Tigert Hall Office Hours: period and by appointment On-line Syllabus: http://www.writing.ufl.edu/ENC5319Syllabus.rtf COURSE DESCRIPTION The academic arena is placing greater and greater pressure on graduate students to enter into academic debates as publishing scholars. So it is especially important that students understand the expectations that shape scholarly writing in their various disciplines. Being able to employ the correct forms, to interpret and synthesize the literature, and to present their research to various audiences will help position graduate students in a competitive job market or academic career.

During this course, graduate students learn how to transform research into publishable articles, drafting, editing, and revising their work with the guidance of instructor feedback and peer review. With sufficient data, students can produce an article ready for submission to a scholarly journal over the course of the semester. OUTCOMES In ENC 5319, students will learn to

• plan, draft, revise, and edit articles for publication in scholarly journals • adapt writing to different audiences, purposes, and contexts • synthesize and report on the scholarly literature in the field • write in a clear, coherent, and direct style appropriate for peer-reviewed journals • understand and employ the various forms of scholarly writing, including proposals,

research reports, and professional correspondence • avoid plagiarism

REQUIRED READINGS

Exemplary published research reports available in e-learning. Publication manual and documentation guide appropriate to the student’s discipline. Williams, J. (2011). Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace, 10th Edition. Boston: Longman.

RECOMMENDED READINGS

Glenn, C. et al. (2013). The Hodges Harbrace Handbook, 18th Edition. New York: Cengage.

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GRADING & COURSE CREDIT POLICIES Grading for this course will be rigorous. In order to earn passing grades, papers should illustrate a professional regard for discipline-appropriate content, spelling, grammar and citations guidelines. Grading Scale

A 4.0 93-100 930-1000 C 2.0 73-76 730-769 A- 3.67 90-92 900-929 C- 1.67 70-72 700-729 B+ 3.33 87-89 870-899 D+ 1.33 67-69 670-699 B 3.0 83-86 830-869 D 1.0 63-66 630-669 B- 2.67 80-82 800-829 D- 0.67 60-62 600-629 C+ 2.33 77-79 770-799 E 0.00 0-59 0-599

Assessment Rubric

SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY

CONTENT

Papers exhibit evidence of ideas that respond to the topic with complexity, critically evaluating and synthesizing the literature, and providing an adequate discussion with a sophisticated understanding of the data and results of the study.

Papers either include a research question that is unclear, a poorly formed methodology or results, or provide only minimal or inadequate discussion of the data. Papers may also lack sufficient or appropriate attention to the literature.

ORGANIZATION AND COHERENCE

Documents exhibit logical structure for academic research, including a clear research question or hypothesis, a coherent literature review, appropriate expression of methodology and discussion of results. Sections and paragraphs illustrate coherence, including the use of topic sentences and logical transitions.

Documents and paragraphs lack clearly identifiable organization, may lack any coherent sense of logic in associating and organizing ideas, and may also lack transitions and coherence to guide the reader.

ARGUMENT AND SUPPORT

Documents present ideas persuasively and confidently. Claims are strongly supported with evidence. Methods are valid. Conclusions are well reasoned from the data presented.

Generalizations are not supported by the citation of literature, data is interpreted illogically, and conclusions may not be reasonably drawn from the evidence.

STYLE

Documents use a writing style with word choice appropriate to the context, genre, and discipline. Sentences display complexity and logical structure.

Documents rely on word usage that is inappropriate for the context, genre, or discipline. Sentences may be overly long or short with awkward construction. Documents may also use words incorrectly.

MECHANICS

Papers will feature correct or error-free presentation of ideas. If any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors remain, they are unobtrusive and do not obscure the paper’s argument.

Papers contain mechanical or grammatical errors that impede the reader’s understanding or severely undermine the writer’s credibility.

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ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONS (TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 1000) Research Prospectus (600-900 words; 50 points) Students learn to frame a research question, describe a subject group and methodology, and explain the practical significance of the issue. Annotated Bibliography (1200 words; 100 points) In this assignment, students will gain background information on the topic and prepare to write the literature review associated with the proposed research project. The goal of the literature review is to provide the context for the research by finding out what other scholars say on the same subject. Research Proposal (1200-2400 words; 300 points) In the research (or grant) proposal, students learn to synthesize the literature, present a valid methodology, explain the academic significance of the topic, and describe a credible budget or management plan. Professional Communication (600 words; 50 points) Students learn to establish and maintain credibility for their research projects and for themselves as scholars, a critical area of professional development that includes letters, biographical statements, and e-mail correspondence. Research Report (4500 words; 500 points) For the research report, students will choose either a qualitative or quantitative research project, examine the existing literature, collect original data, present findings, and draw conclusions on a current research project. This report is written in parts over the course of the semester.

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES AND ASSIGNMENTS

Unit 1: Research, Rhetoric and Scholarly Writing

Week 1

• Introduction: Syllabus, Texts, Goals, and Course Organization. • The Scientific and Academic Style. Reading: "The Practice of Writing." • The Scientific Method and the Organization of Research Papers. Reading:

"Papers Based on Original Research."

Week 2

• Understanding Research Reports and Journals. Analyze Exemplary Studies. • Identify Journal and Submit Exemplary Articles. • Due: Research Prospectus. Research Methods and Sources. Assignment:

Write an annotated bibliography for your research topic, emphasizing recent studies.

Unit 2: Digging Up the Literature Week 3

• How to Conduct Library Research. Guest Speaker. • Field Trip: Library Scavenger Hunt. • Research Workshop.

Week 4

• Discuss Library Research and Manuscript Form. • Present Sources. • Due: Annotated Bibliography. Style: Concision.

Unit 3: Preparing the Proposal—Literature Review, Methodology, and Statement of Significance

Week 5

• Introductions and the Synthesis of Literature. Discuss and Analyze Exemplary Introductions.

• Discuss and Analyze Exemplary Introductions. • Style: Paragraphs and Coherence

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Week 6

• Due: Introduction and Synthesis. Punctuation Review. • Methods Section Overview. • Methods: Collecting Data (Guest Speaker).

Week 7

• Presenting Surveys and Research Instruments, Samples, and Statistical Analyses.

• Discuss and Review Methods Sections. • Style: Clarity

Unit 4: Professional Correspondence Week 8

• Due: Methods and Survey or Research Instrument. The Biographical Sketch. • E-mail and Professional Correspondence. • Business Letters and Letters of Transmittal.

Week 9

• Midterm Conferences. • Midterm Conferences. • Midterm Conferences.

Unit 5: Results and Discussion

Week 10

• Results Section Overview. • Discuss and Analyze Exemplary Results. • Style: Shape.

Week 11

• Incorporation of Graphics into Research Papers. • Discuss Exemplary Results. • Peer Review of Results Sections.

Week 12

• Due: Results. Discussion Section Overview. • Discussion Section Workshop. Style: Emphasis.

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• Discuss Exemplary Discussions and Conclusions.

Week 13

• Due: Discussion. Peer Review of Discussion. • Discuss Abstracts. • Presentations in the Social and Physical Sciences.

Unit 5: Professional Presentations

Week 14

• Due: Research Paper. Guest Speaker: Public Speaking. • Example Posters and the Presentation Flyer. • Poster Presentations Practice and Review.

Week 15

• Poster Presentations Practice and Review. • Discuss Presentations.

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CLASSROOM POLICIES Attendance Attendance is required. The policy of the University Writing Program is that if a student misses more than six periods during a summer or spring semester, he or she will fail the entire course. Missing class on a double period counts as two absences. The UWP exempts from this policy only those absences deemed excused according to UF policy. Examples include university-sponsored events, such as athletics and band, religious holidays, and illness. Absences related to university-sponsored events must be discussed with the instructor prior to the date that will be missed. Please Note: If students are absent, it is their responsibility to make themselves aware of all due dates. If absent due to a scheduled event, students are still responsible for turning assignments in on time. Plagiarism Plagiarism is a serious violation of the Student Honor Code. The Honor Code prohibits plagiarism and defines it as follows:

Plagiarism. A student shall not represent as the student’s own work all or any portion of the work of another. Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:

1. Quoting oral or written materials including but not limited to those found on the internet, whether published or unpublished, without proper attribution. 2. Submitting a document or assignment which in whole or in part is identical or substantially identical to a document or assignment not authored by the student.

(University of Florida, Student Honor Code, 8 July 2011) University of Florida students are responsible for reading, understanding, and abiding by the entire Student Honor Code. Important Tip: You should never copy and paste something from the Internet without providing the exact location from which it came. Classroom Behavior Please keep in mind that students come from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Some of the texts we will discuss and write about engage controversial topics and opinions. Diversified student backgrounds combined with provocative texts require that you demonstrate respect for ideas that may differ from your own. Due Dates, Make-up Policy, and In-Class Work Papers and drafts are due at the beginning of class or on-line at the assigned deadline. Late papers will not be accepted. Failure of technology is not an excuse. If illness or injury prevents a student from turning in a paper on time, the student should consult with the instructor to turn in the work as soon as is feasible given the situation.

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Participation is a crucial part of success in this class. Students will be expected to work in small groups and participate in group discussions, writing workshops, peer reviews, and other in-class activities. Be prepared for unannounced quizzes or activities on the readings or classroom discussion. Students must be present for all in-class activities to receive credit for them. In-class work cannot be made up. Writing workshops require that students provide constructive feedback about their peers’ writing. In general, students are expected to contribute constructively to each class session. Paper Maintenance Responsibilities

Students are responsible for maintaining duplicate copies of all work submitted in this course and retaining all returned, graded work until the semester is over. Should the need arise for a resubmission of papers or a review of graded papers, it is the student’s responsibility to have and to make available this material.

Mode of Submission All papers will be submitted as MS Word (.doc) or Rich Text Format (.rtf) documents to E-learning/Sakai and as hard copies. Final drafts should be polished and presented in a professional manner. All papers must be in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins and pages numbered. Be sure to staple papers before submitting hard copies. Unstapled papers will not be accepted. Students with Disabilities The University of Florida complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students requesting accommodation should contact the Students with Disabilities Office, Peabody 202. That office will provide documentation to the student whom must then provide this documentation to the instructor when requesting accommodation.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences P.O. Box 112020 University Writing Program 302 Tigert Hall Gainesville, FL 32611 352-846-1138 352-846-1345 fax MEMORANDUM To: UCC Committee From: Creed Greer Date: 8/13/13 Subject: Response to Questions about UCC1 Application for New Course This memorandum addresses the following concerns of the UCC regarding the application for ENC 5319, which was withdrawn at the April 2013 meeting. Is this joint with UG course? There are no plans to join ENC 5319 with an undergraduate course. UCC1 form – Prerequisites should be graduate student? Are there prerequisites that allow undergraduates to take course? The course will be open to any graduate student, regardless of class, discipline or writing ability, but will be restricted to graduate-level students. The UCC1 form has been updated to reflect that prerequisite. Syllabus – No make-up work policy. Policy in Updated Syllabus:

Due Dates, Make-up Policy, and In-Class Work Papers and drafts are due at the beginning of class or on-line at the assigned deadline. Late papers will not be accepted. Failure of technology is not an excuse. If illness or injury prevents a student from turning in a paper on time, the student should arrange with the instructor to turn in the work as soon as is feasible given the situation.

Questionable that this class should come from CWOC, which is not a graduate division and with no graduate faculty oversight. The course will be housed in the University Writing Program, which is reflected on the revised UCC1. UWP faculty assigned to the course would meet the SACS guidelines on Faculty Credentials, which require an “earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline” (http://www.sacscoc.org/policies.asp). In this instance, the discipline is academic writing.

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We envision ENC 5319 to be a service course as opposed to a content area course directed by graduate faculty. Precedent for such courses can be found in the Center for Management Communication, which is directed by Dr. Fiona Barnes, a lecturer who assigns and oversees graduate-level writing courses in the College of Business Administration. How many times will the class meet each week – why should it be 3 credits? The class will meet three hours per week and require a publishable seminar-length paper typical of the student’s discipline.

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UCC: Syllabus Checklist

Rev. 10/10

All UCC1 forms and each UCC2 form that proposes a change in the course description or credit hours must include this checklist in addition to a complete syllabus. Check the box if the attached syllabus includes the indicated information.

Instructor contact information (and TA if applicable)

Course objectives and/or goals

Policy related to class attendance

Policy related to make-up exams or other work

Statement related to accommodations for students with disabilities

Information on current UF grading policies for assigning grade points

Syllabus MUST contain the following information:

It is recommended that syllabi contain the following information:

1. Critical dates for exams and other work

2. Class demeanor expected by the professor (e.g., tardiness, cell phone usage)

4. Contact information for university counseling and mental health services

The University’s complete Syllabus Policy can be found at:

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http://www.aa.u�.edu/policy/SyllabiPolicy.pdf

A topical outline (at least tentative) of subjects to be covered

Required and recommended textbooks

Methods by which students will be evaluated and their grades determined