Midterm Outcomes
By mid-term of EN103 successful (grade of C) students should be able to:
Grammar
-Write grammatically and idiomatically correct English prose
-Clearly differentiate between dependent and independent clauses
-Understand simple, compound and complex sentence structure
Punctuation
-Punctuate sentences correctly
Reading
-Read to comprehend complex material
-Read and think critically
-Critically read and annotate an article/text
Vocabulary
-Understand how to expand vocabulary through reading and writing
-Develop subject specific terminology through reading and writing
Rhetoric
-Write academically by constructing effective sentences and paragraphs
-Summarize
-Write an outline
-Understand the introduction-body-conclusion structure
-Use parallel structure effectively
-Understand topic sentences and how they shape the paragraph
-Construct effective supporting sentences using varied/unvaried, subordinate and periodic sentence construction
-Utilize transition signals to form a paragraph that flows
-Understand academic register and write for an academic audience
-Write with unity and coherence
-Use quotations correctly
-Write a wonderful narrative essay
-Write a clear definition essay
-Write a sophisticated cause and effect essay
Research and sourcing (can be covered by a librarian in one or more workshops in the library)
-Be familiar with research skills including
-Basic library tools - catalog keyword searches, call numbers, Boolean searches, and reference sources
-Utilize basic MLA format to submit their work
-Understand how to avoid plagiarism
End of Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete EN103 (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 increasingly 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 (can be covered by a librarian in one or more workshops in the library)
-Be familiar with research skills including:
The use of primary and secondary sources
Understanding databases, web-based sourcing, and source evaluation
-Utilize MLA format to cite sources ad understand in-text citation
-Understand how to avoid plagiarism
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