ENG 102 - English Composition 2

 
Description
This is a course that further develops skills in formal research-based and argumentative writing and emphasizes the use of multi-disciplinary sources.

1. Use Standard Written English to create well-structured sentences, paragraphs and essays.
2. Review the writing process and use strategies to further revising and editing skills.
3. Write extensive multi-paragraph essays using argument and a variety of structural patterns considering audience and tone.
4. Write logically, critically and analytically, synthesizing and documenting sources.
5. Read critically, learning to summarize, analyze, interpret and evaluate relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observation, interviews and surveys.
6. Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths and limitations of resources but not limited to information gathered from Web sites.

1. Review as Needed:

• Grammar and mechanics
• Organization, including introductions and conclusions
• Peer evaluation
• Writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, reflecting
• Unity and coherence
• Summary, paraphrase and direct quotation
• Plagiarism

    2.  Further Develop:

• Analytical thinking and writing skills
• Using argumentative and persuasive strategies
• Writing sound theses
• Audience, purpose, and tone
• Locating print and electronic source material
• Evaluating sources and evidence
• Proper documentation
• Synthesizing sources
• Critical thinking
• Clarity: syntax, semantics, and diction
• Sentence variety and coherence

The student will produce five or six reading -based essays, totaling 15 to 20 pages.

 Reference Materials
Current recognized texts, handouts, videos, study sheets, Internet resources and multi-media.

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