ENGL& 102 - Composition II

5 Credits

Students move from library research and source-evaluation strategies through brainstorming, proposal, then producing drafts and editing a variety of research-based essays that take a position and are tailored to the needs of the reader. This course is especially recommended for students planning on transfer to a four-year school.

Pre-requisite(s) ENGL& 101 min 2.0
Course Note Previously ENGL 205
FeesCF

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Evening, Online
Fall Day, Evening, Online
Winter Day, Evening, Online
Spring Day, Evening, Online

Designed to Serve For students needing skill in writing persuasive, researched essays especially good for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution.
Active Date 20200330T21:15:19

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Communications

Course Outline

Research
Brainstorming
Group and Individual Projects
Drafting
Editing
Proofreading using appropriate documentation techniques
Revising

Student Learning Outcomes
Locate, read and assess reliable academic sources.

Integrate sources into own writing appropriately using paraphrase, summary, quotation and quantitative data.

Cite sources correctly using discipline-appropriate citation styles both in the written text and in source pages.

Adapt writing, voice, tone and structure based on academic audience analysis.

Evaluate and write arguments which synthesize multiple points of view, with awareness of logical, emotional and ethical appeals.

Identify strengths and weaknesses in the research strategy and take corrective measures to draft a well-researched argument.

Produce constructive peer responses – orally and in writing – that respectfully give useful feedback.