Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
COLP-0012
Organization's ID:
ENG131
Organization:
Pearson
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 English Composition I
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide emphasis on academic writing and critical thinking including evaluating thoughts and ideas in a learning community to provide a foundation for a variety of purposes and audiences; engaging practice in writing using rhetorical devices, argumentation, research, and appropriate citation methodologies; and focusing on process writing and revision.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze texts and think critically to produce academic writing
  • Evaluate writing for audience, tone, and purpose
  • Research to build evidence and support in writing
  • Understand contextual importance of documentation and use of proper citation methods
  • Create writing using rhetorical devices
  • Engage in writing as a communal process
  • Create writing that is clearly articulated and professional

General Topics:

  • Systematic and organized note taking systems
  • Research methodologies, MLA documentation and writing to avoid plagiarism
  • Revising, editing, proofreading processes
  • Writing strategies, inclusive of prewriting (audience, tone, purpose, idea development, critical thinking) through revision(rubric standards)
  • Essay writing using specific rhetorical devices(process analysis, comparison and contrast, evaluation, argument)
  • Implementing graphic organizers
  • Brief review of writing rules
  • Critical thinking and writing as collaborative and community processes
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials