3.00 Credits
Partially fulfills General Education English requirement. Provides opportunities to analyze and write academic papers, including the research-supported essay, through writing and revising a number of essays. Other activities, such as portfolios, library research, and tests may be used to help students improve their writing of advanced-level papers. Successful students will demonstrate competence in the use of standard written English, in analyzing texts, in correctly paraphrasing, summarizing and quoting source material, and in appropriately citing the work of others. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate evidence and logic - including the critique of underlying assumptions, biases, and fallacies - in various texts. 2. Apply relevant, convincing, and effective evidence and logic in all oral and written interactions. 3. Engage in the process of collaborative learning as it relates to reading and writing. 4. Compose an essay with a precise thesis statement that controls the selection, structure, and presentation of material. 5. Create effective essays and paragraphs through the writing process using standard written English. 6. Incorporate research into essays, annotated bibliographies, research papers, and/or presentations through effective quotation, paraphrasing and summarizing. 7. Explain and avoid plagiarism. Prerequisites: ACT score of 28 or higher; OR ENGL 1010, or ENGL1010A, or ENGL 1010D (Grade C or higher). FA, SP