Equivalency Details

This course introduces students to college-level, academic writing. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, argumentation, intellectual honestyand revision. Through the writing process, students 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.

Emphasizes the composition of organized, clear, coherent, and well-suppported essays, which features standard English conventions, effective style, and the appropriate use of research strategies and sources. Students develop the critical reading and thinking skills necessary to produce effective college-level writing that communicates to a particular audience, fulfills a specified purpose, and conforms to a given genre. Prerequisite: Placement through the College Testing and Placement Program or completion of ENGL 007, 051 or 057 with a grade of C or higher; ENGL 003 is a Pre or Co-requisite.