This course develops skills in reading, writing, and speaking that are typically
required in the modern workplace. Work-related journals and periodicals will
be used to develop communication skills pertinent to the students’ programs
of study. The principles of writing will be taught through the writing process,
and students will practise writing paragraphs, letters, memos, and reports. To
improve their work, students will be encouraged to use all forms of technology.
Also, students will prepare a resume and cover letter to assist them in their
job search.
V. EVALUATION PROCESS / GRADING SYSTEM
Major Assignments and Testing:
- Assignments related to a review of grammar, sentence skills, and
paragraph writing
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20%
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- Work-related documents:
(minimum of five; one to include research/documentation, using a minimum
of three sources)
- Forms
- Memos
- Letters
- Instructions
- Reports
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60%
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- Oral communication
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10%
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- Employment
package
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10%
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- Total
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100%
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Notes:
- Professors
reserve the right to adjust the course delivery as they deem necessary to
meet the needs of students.
- Professors
will deduct marks for any grammar and fundamental errors in final submissions.
- Marking schemes for
assignments will vary from professor to professor and from assignment to
assignment. This flexibility recognizes that professors need to vary their
approaches as they assist students with differing levels of competence to
meet the learning outcomes of the course and to respond to program areas.
Method of Assessment
(Grading Method):
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Grade
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Definition
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Grade Point Equivalent
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A+
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90% - 100%
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4.00
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A
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80% - 89%
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4.00
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B
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70% - 79%
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3.00
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C
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60% - 69%
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2.00
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D
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50-59%
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1.00
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F (Fail)
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49% and below
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0.00
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Time Frame:
OEL902/CMM126 requires
a minimum commitment of twelve hours a week to complete online. Students are
expected to complete all assignments, whether for grades or not and to participate
in any scheduled chats.
VI. SPECIAL NOTES
Special Needs
Students with special needs (e.g. physical limitations, visual impairments,
hearing impairments, learning disabilities) are encouraged to discuss required
accommodations with the professor and/or contact the Special
Needs Office.
Plagiarism
To plagiarise is to “take and use as one’s own (thoughts [ideas], writings,
inventions, etc. of another); especially to take and use a passage, plot,
etc. from the work of another writer” (Gage Canadian Dictionary, 1983, p.
861).
Students should refer
to the definition of “academic dishonesty” in the “Statement
of Students’ Rights and Responsibilities” (on-line Intranet for Sault
College). Also, in order to collaborate on an assignment, students need
prior permission from the professor.
Students who engage in
“academic dishonesty” will receive an automatic failure for that submission
and/or other such penalty, up to and including expulsion from the course.
In order to protect students
from inadvertent plagiarism, to protect the material referenced, and to credit
the author of the material, it is the policy of the department to employ a
documentation format for referencing source material.
Advanced Standing
Students who have completed an equivalent post-secondary course must bring
relevant documents to the Coordinator,
Language and Communication Department:
- a copy of course
outline
- a copy of the transcript
verifying successful completion of the equivalent course
Note: A copy of
the transcript must be on file in the Registrar’s
Office.
Retention of Course
Outlines
Students are responsible for retaining all course outlines for possible future
use in gaining advanced standing at other post-secondary institutions.
Substitute course information
is available at the
Registrar’s Office.
