By the end of the course students will have improved and refined their writing through actively engaging in peer review and applying a heightened awareness of critical reading skills both in and out of class. They will have expanded their understanding of different rhetorical techniques employing a broader range of language, varied sentence structure and self reflexive skills to produce essays which have a clear focus as to who their reader is and which reflect the ability to vigorously analyze and assess their own work to a high standard.
Students who successfully complete EN105 (with a grade of C or higher) should be able to
Grammar
* Write grammatically and idiomatically correct English prose with more sophistication
Reading
* Read to comprehend complex material
* Read and think critically
Vocabulary
* Expand vocabulary through reading and writing
* Develop subject specific terminology through reading and writing
Rhetoric
* Write effective paragraphs and essays
* Summarize
* Understand how to recognize and utilize rhetorical modes
* Construct detailed outlines
* Understand the introduction-body-conclusion structure
* Write a strong thesis statement
* Construct topic sentences and supporting arguments
* Utilize transition signals to form an essay that flows
* Think, read, and write critically for an academic audience
Research and sourcing
· Be familiar with research skills including
· Understanding databases, web-based sourcing, and source evaluation
· * Utilize MLA format to cite sources
· * Understand how to avoid plagiarism