Welcome to Com 105.01. Much of the course material we will be discussing throughout the semester is available here in Canvas. Most importantly at this stage, a sign-up sheet for our weekly conferences, and instructions on how to sign up is available here.

Com 105.01 (#3461)
Fall 2017
Precision Writing in Communications
WF 9:25 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

(but note that one-on-one meetings are also required)
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Instructor: Chris Fauske

Email: To contact me about this course, please use the Canvas Inbox option. Please ensure you provide a clear statement of your purpose in the subject line.

Phone: 978-542-6853

Office hours [143 Central Campus]: M 11 a.m.-noon, WF 11 a.m. - noon and by appointment.

Estimate of time required each week to meet the minimum expectations of the course

Class participation: 2½ hours

Weekly conference: 15 minutes

Out of class writing / reading: 6 hours

Required texts

AP Stylebook Online. Subscriptions are $26 for one year. You are expected to have activated your account and to have bookmarked the link to the login page prior to the start of the second class.

Capon, R. J. “The Associated Press Guide to Punctuation” New York: Basic, 2003 [ISBN: 978-0-738-20785-8].

Additionally, please bookmark: Jack Lynch’s Guide to Grammar and Style and Sir Ernest Gower’s Complete Plain Words (or download the text)

You can find all the assignments by clicking on the "syllabus" link to your left.

To view the syllabus as a PDF, click here.

A note on technology in the classroom: You should have a fully charged laptop with you for each class. If you prefer a tablet, that is acceptable. Smart phones are never acceptable in the classroom and must be turned off and be out of reach in a bag throughout class.

Academic integrity

Cheating, plagiarism, and other instances of academic dishonesty will be treated as serious offenses against the university community and will be dealt with in accordance with the university’s policies and procedures concerning academic integrity. For full disclosure of the university’s academic integrity policies see the academic integrity section of the university’s current undergraduate catalog.

University policy regarding students with disabilities

Salem State University is committed to providing equal access to the educational experience for all students in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act and to providing all reasonable academic accommodations, aids, and adjustments. Any student who has a documented disability requiring an accommodation, aid or adjustment should speak with the instructor immediately. Students with disabilities who have not previously done so should provide documentation to and schedule an appointment with Disability Services and obtain appropriate services.

University policy regarding Title IX and sexual assault

The university recognizes that sexual misconduct and power based violence (sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking) is a very traumatic crime and as such it will endeavor to work with students who are victims to reduce fears and concerns regarding their personal safety. Any individual who believes he/she may have experienced sexual harassment or any type of sexual aggression may receive important information and assistance regarding the university’s policies and responsive processes. In addition, upon request, the student conduct office will make resources available regarding who can discuss the process and what it means. For further details, refer to the university’s online Title IX page.

University policy regarding the declaration of an emergency

In the event of a university-declared critical emergency, Salem State University reserves the right to alter this course plan. Students should refer to salemstate.edu for further information and updates during a declared emergency. In the event of an emergency, please refer to the alternative educational plans for this course that will be distributed by email to your university email address.

I look forward to hearing and reading your thoughts, questions and observations throughout the semester.

Chris