ENG 101 - English Composition 1

 
Description
This course introduces students to college-level, academic writing. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, argumentation, intellectual honesty and revision. Through the writing process, students will refine arguments; develop and support ideas; investigate, evaluate, and integrate appropriate sources; revise and edit for effective style and usages; and develop an awareness of the variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes of academic writing. Students produce five to seven reading-based, multi-paragraphed argumentative essays of increasing difficulty, totaling 15-20 pages for the semester.

1. Create strong thesis statements that are arguable, specific and grounded in critical thinking and analysis.
2. Present written arguments that follow a cohesive and coherent organizing structure.
3. Synthesize and integrate text-based evidence in order to support claims.
4. Examine the influence of cultural context, assumptions and underlying bias of sources.
5. Revise drafts for clarity, logical consistency and cohesion.
6. Apply appropriate formatting and citation standards to written work.

 Listed Topics

1. Organization: body paragraphs, transitions, introductions and conclusions
2. Summary, paraphrase, direct quotation and citation
3. Avoiding plagiarism
4. Writing sound theses
5. Audience, purpose and tone
6. Clarity and syntax
7. Reading and writing for critical analysis
8. Using argumentative and persuasive strategies
9. Synthesis of diverse sources
10. Distinguishing between observations, inferences, and value judgements
11. Identifying and minimizing bias
12. Recognizing and avoiding errors in logic

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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