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2) Spelling Logs: If you have significant spelling problems, you will be required to do a spelling log, along with the grammar log. You must do the following in the spelling log: 1. Write the misspelled word. 2. Spell the word 3. Define the misspelled word. 4. Use the misspelled word, now spelled correctly, in an original sentence. (3) Word Choice Logs: If you have significant word choice or usage errors, you will be required to do a word choice log, along with a grammar log and spelling log. You must: 1. Write the misused word. 2. Select another word to replace the word choice error. 3. Define the new word. 4. Use the new word in the sentence containing the error. Writing improvement logs are intended for you to understand†¦show more content†¦THE DEPARTMENT EXIT ESSAY: The Department Exit Essay is a mandatory essay that all students must take. We will prepare for it, so that you can hone your timed-writing skills. This essay will take place during class and must be handwritten. It is worth 5 percent of the grade. Hence, I will be passing you based primarily on the successful completion of your course work, which means passing the take-home essays: Short Paper 1, 2, and 3: COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS A recommendation to move onto English 102 will not be given until all the coursework has been turned in, and/or the student is receiving a clear passing grade. Otherwise, you will not be able to register until grades post on PeopleSoft. PLAGIARISM According to the 2015 Student Policy Manual’s section on â€Å"Academic Integrity†: The City Colleges of Chicago is committed to the ideals of truth and honesty. In view of this, students are expected to adhere to high standards of honesty in their academic endeavor. Plagiarism and cheating of any kind are serious violations of these standards and will result, minimally, in the grade of â€Å"F† by the instructor. Such violations may result in the revocation of a previously awarded degree or certificate. (67) Furthermore, according to the 2015 Student Policy Manual’s section on â€Å"Academic Dishonesty†: Academic dishonesty is a serious offense, which includes but is not limited to the