English Composition II
(Complete Item Description)
- Abstract:
This course will reinforce writing skills by introducing the student to basic research techniques and applying them to development of a research paper. The student will have the opportunity to practice all of the essential elements of preparing a piece of academic writing, planning, researching, formulating an argument, writing, rewriting, editing and formatting for presentation gaining skills valuable across many disciplines. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Define the relationship of research techniques to academic work in various disciplines; Refine research within a recursive writing process, identifying and using rhetorical strategies as well as practicing critical thinking and reading; Identify the various kinds of research used to produce written work in academic disciplines; Identify and use tools for conducting Internet-based and library research; Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking in locating, evaluating, and using research; Use quotes, paraphrases, and summaries to strengthen written arguments and avoid plagiarism; Cite and document information sources in accordance with MLA style requirements; Use information from resources as structural elements in an academic paper; Review and practice the grammatical and rhetorical skills necessary to successful academic writing. (English 002)
- Subject:
- Humanities
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Collection:
- Saylor Foundation