This is an introductory course to English composition at the college level. Students will learn and engage in critical thinking and writing, as well as review and improve on basic grammar skills and writing style. Thesis statements, topic sentences and overall organization within each piece of writing will be the main focus of this course. Writing will be examined as a recursive craft, requiring time and effort to fine tune the message and delivery of the written work. As the course progresses, students will understand the connections between writing, reading and learning, and have the opportunity to develop a personal strategy for becoming a better writer, reader and critical thinker by the end of the semester.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Develop essay topics
Broaden or narrow a topic
Write thesis statements and adhere to them when writing
Write both broad and detailed outlines for an essay or article
Create effective topic sentences
Read and think critically
Write meaningful transitions
Improve grammar skills in relation to clearer writing
Improve mechanics skills in relation to clearer writing
Learn to revise, edit and proofread
Develop a research topic
Find research information
Evaluate sources
Write a bibliographical annotation
Use sources responsibly and effectively
Document sources
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