Description
Refines process of planning, revising and editing essays from ENGL& 101. Writing research papers. Emphasizes topic selection, use of print and electronic sources, note taking, credibility, fact and opinion, logic, avoidance of plagiarism, and documentation. Students must earn a grade of 'C' (2.0) or better to apply this course to the Writing Skills requirement for AAS or AST degree.
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites
ENGL& 101 with a grade of C (2.0) or better
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- Choosing and narrowing a topic (considering purpose and audience).
- Using the libraries, especially the reference section (periodical indexes, general and specialized); print and electronic databases.
- Writing bibliographies. Taking notes: summary, paraphrase, quotation, annotation, avoiding plagiarism.
- Evaluating sources for credibility (author, publisher, date of publication).
- Organizing notes into an outline. Composing the research essay: brief review (organization, logic and coherence, development, unity); structure (paradigm) as function of content; blending reference material into the essay with author citations and documentation.
- Preparing the essay: format and mechanics for particular scholarly style, preparing the citation page.
- Discussing alternate forms of documentation: CSE, APA system, MLA, footnotes (Chicago).
Evaluation:
At least two original documented essays (draft, revisions, final version)
At least two different documentation styles.
Students will write every week
Departmental Rubric applied to all graded work