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An introduction to college-level formats and research-based writing including thesis development, organizational strategies, and structure of arguments focused on purpose and audience. Students will learn to research topics and integrate research into their essays, using appropriate documentation and citations. Students will organize a portfolio of their writing that reflects writing processes they have learned. The distance Learning version of HEN112 English I to be offered as an "On-line" course in which more than 80% of the instruction will be completed outside of the classroom.

English Composition I emphasizes the systematic study of writing effective expository prose and argumentation, stressing development and support of a clear thesis. The focus of the course is to lay the foundation for future academic writing requirements, including the ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, summarize, paraphrase, and cite textual sources from required course readings.