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Table of Contents and Hyperlinks for the English-W131 Curriculum Guide   1. Curriculum Guide Overview 2. Curricular Assumptions 3. The Framework for English-W131 4. English-W131 Course Goals 5. Choices for an Instructor to Make 6. Textbooks for W131 7. Organizing the Course 8. Types of Assignments in English-W131 A Summary with a Strong Response A Narrative Relating a Personal Experience An Exploration of an Interest or Concern Writing to Fulfill an Informative Purpose An Analysis of Images Writing to Synthesize Outside Sources and Their Perspectives 9. Your Syllabus and Other Handouts Fall 2011 Syllabus Examples: Fall 2011 Syllabus for New Faculty - MW Version (PDF file) Fall 2011 Syllabus for New Faculty - TTH Version (PDF file) Fall 2011 Syllabus for New Faculty - Once-a-Week Version (PDF file) 10. Grading Guidelines for W131 11. Where students show how they are taking advantage of instruction: The Midterm Portfolio The Final Portfolio 12. Academic Policy Matters Attendance and English-W131 Dealing with Late Work in English-W131 Plagiarism and What to Do Addressing Challenging or Disruptive Students 13. General Guidelines for Teaching Teaching Reading in English-W131 Helping Students with Writer's Statements in English-W131 Working with Closed Rather Than Open Research in English-W131 Helping Students to Integrate Sources in English-W131 14. Other Resources for W131 Instructors Faculty Resources site on Oncourse (an IUPUI username and password required)