Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0244
Organization's ID:
English 204
Organization:
Study.com, LLC
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-Paced. 40 hours (18 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 English Composition
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to academic and professional writing through the study of genre and rhetoric in written works. Students will learn how to refine sentences and paragraphs and develop the skills necessary to improve their writing. Students will also practice locating, organizing, and using sources in their own research-based essay.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Conduct research by locating and evaluating sources
  • Integrate information from research sources by summarizing and paraphrasing
  • Create a research-based essay that is presented both textually and visually
  • Describe the relationship between genre conventions and the author's use of rhetoric
  • Revise written works to reflect correct grammar and usage standards
  • Apply knowledge of formatting and style guides by citing research sources

General Topics:

  • Understanding academic writing
  • Analyzing rhetoric
  • Finding sources for writing
  • Using sources in writing
  • The writing process
  • Writing introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions
  • Revising and editing
  • Paragraph and sentence structure
  • Using the parts of speech
  • Using punctuation
  • Spelling correctly
  • Delivering presentations
  • Creating PowerPoints
  • Creating Prezis
  • Creating photo essays
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials