2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

ENG 100 - Introductory Composition


Description: Introduction to basic writing, reading and research skills required for success in college.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the skills assessment. ENG 085  (may be taken concurrently). Reading Proficiency.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:
  1. Focus 
  2. Logic 
  3. Voice 
  4. Organization 
  5. Details 
  6. Sentence Structure 
  7. Language 
  8. Source Documentation 
  9. Surface Features 
  10. Reading 

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Write focus statements. (1) 
  2. Apply logical development strategies. (2) 
  3. Select and apply voice. (3) 
  4. Develop organizational strategies. (1,2,4) 
  5. Develop and select details. (2,4,5,7) 
  6. Apply sentence structure strategies. (2,4-7) 
  7. Incorporate appropriate and varied vocabulary. (7) 
  8. Document sources. (8) 
  9. Apply conventions of standard written English. (9) 
  10. Identify main idea, organization and supporting arguments in essays. (10) 

Required Assessment:
  1. A minimum of 4000 words of student writing.