Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: PLNS-0028 Organization's ID: PLNS-0028 Organization: Pearson Location: Online Length: 12 -- 15 weeks (116 hours) Dates Offered: 12/1/2020 - 3/31/2023 12/1/2017 - 11/30/2020 5/1/2014 - 11/30/2017 4/1/2011 - 4/30/2014 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 English Composition Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to build on lessons learned in English Composition I. In addition to reviewing the writing process, students learn research techniques, citation techniques, documentation formats, and critical analysis of written topics. Learning Outcomes: Apply research strategies and methods for finding information Compose an essay and research paper using appropriate research and citation methods Critique writing samples in terms of style and substance Differentiate between the writing styles required by the different disciplines Describe the various information sources available for research Differentiate between the MLA, APA, and Chicago style guides General Topics: Understanding research Research strategy Live sources Working with sources Tools and strategies for avoiding plagiarism Organizing an essay Revising and editing strategies MLA, APA, and Chicago documentation styles Writing styles and formats Writing in the humanities Writing in the social sciences Writing in the applied sciences Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Learner Presentations Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Written Papers Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content