ENG150

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Writing and Reasoning Foundation

Course Description

An introduction to academic inquiry and writing, laying the foundation for further academic and professional development. Students will learn to think and read critically and practice the writing process, including invention, research, summary, synthesis and analysis, revision, and editing. Students will work on several major writing assignments, including a research project in which they will gather information from a range of valid sources, demonstrating they can analyze and use that information purposefully, following appropriate documentation.

Value

3

Grading Type

Letter Grade

1. Demonstrate the ability to construct a reasonable, persuasive argument.

2. Demonstrate fundamental annotation and critical reading skills

3. Understand the recursive nature of the writing process.

4. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the English language.

5. Demonstrate the ability to comply with a standard formatting style, in this case MLA

6. Demonstrate basic research skills, including analysis of sources

7. Understand, summarize, and synthesize source material.

8. Understand paragraph and essay construction.

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