ENG 090 - Fundamentals of College Writing

 
Description
English 090 develops written communication skills, beginning with the ability to detect, diagnose, and correct error patterns in focused writings. Students practice sentence mechanics in the context of their own writing, while learning to develop paragraphs and short essays that clarify and support a point of view in preparation for college-level writing.

Students then progress to planning, drafting, revising, and editing of short essays, some of which will be reading-based. Supplemental instruction is a required part of this course. Students must earn an “A” grade to register for ENG 101 . Students who earn “B” or “C” will register for the ENG 101  + 1 (lab). Students must earn a “C” grade or better to register for the next course in this discipline or to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline.

1. Identify and correct error patterns in writing.
2. Demonstrate in writing an awareness of audience, purpose and tone. 
3. Apply critical reading and thinking skills to their writing.
4. Revise and edit multiple written drafts.
5. Use sources responsibly.
6. Produce 5-7 multi-paragraph essays totaling 14-18 pages of writing for the semester.

1. Sentence structure, grammar and punctuation
2. Paragraph development including unity and coherence
3. Constructing thesis statements
4. Planning and organization of ideas
5. Summary, paraphrase and direct quotation
6. Academic integrity and intellectual honesty, including avoiding plagiarism
7. Pre-writing strategies
8. Drafting
9. Revision and editing, including proofreading
10. Basic formatting and composing on a computer

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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