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ENG101: College Writing

From Critical Reading to Research Writing

ENG101: College Writing

Course Title:
ENG101: College Writing

Level:
Associate of Arts

Credits: 3.0

Investment: $450.00
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Course Description:

ENG101 College Writing is a foundational course designed to develop students' academic writing skills essential for success in higher education.

Students will learn to construct well-organized, evidence-based arguments; conduct academic research; and write in various rhetorical modes.

Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, the writing process, proper documentation (APA format), and developing a clear, effective writing style appropriate for college-level work.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing
Construct thesis-driven essays with clear organization and supporting evidence
Analyze and evaluate sources for credibility and relevance
Integrate research effectively using APA documentation style
Write in multiple rhetorical modes (narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative)
Apply critical thinking skills to reading and writing tasks
Demonstrate command of standard written English grammar and mechanics

Target:

This course is designed for:

First-year college students (freshmen)
Students with little to no previous college writing experience
Students fulfilling general education/core curriculum requirements

Prerequisites:

None

Topics:

The course will cover the following major topics:

Module 01: Introduction to College Writing

Module 02: Rhetoric and Audience Analysis

Module 03: Thesis Development and Essay Organization

Module 04: Research Skills and Source Evaluation

Module 05: APA Documentation and Citation

Module 06: Summary, Paraphrase, and Quotation

Module 07: Argument and Persuasion

Module 08: Revision and Editing Strategies

Module 09: Grammar and Mechanics Review

Module 10: Research Paper Development