Course Syllabus

Course Description and Prerequisite

Continued development of ideas and strategies introduced in ENG 101. Extensive practice in critical thinking, reading, and writing with emphasis on composing analytical essays and a documented

research paper. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or 101A. General Education: Composition. Two lecture/Three lab.

Course Content

1. critical thinking, reading, composing strategies:
2. comprehension; b. application;
3. analysis;
4. interpretation; e. synthesis;
5. evaluation;
6. the writing process:
7. freewriting, brainstorming, questioning, mapping; b. determining audience, purpose, point of view;
8. developing a focused, clearly stated critical thesis; d. supporting claims with evidence;
9. organizing ideas effectively; f. drafting;
10. revising for unity and coherence, sentence variety, and clarity; h. editing for effective word choice and mechanical correctness;
11. the research process:
12. selecting a topic;
13. locating and evaluating library, database, and internet sources;
14. Practicing academic integrity:
15. quoting accurately and correctly;
16. summarizing to reflect author’s thesis and supporting points;
17. paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism and to accurately convey authors’ ideas; d. analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing of ideas from research sources;
18. integrating source material;
19. and documenting sources in a specific citation style.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to

1. write a minimum of two 3-4 page essays focusing on textual analysis and/or synthesis;
2. write a research paper of 6-10 pages, integrating cited information in summary, paraphrase, and quotation to support thesis;
3. create a final project that presents your writing and research in an alternative way (portfolio, presentation, video, wiki, brochure, photo essay, etc.).

Course Requirements

• Textbook:

Everything's an Argument with Readings
Edition: 9th
ISBN: 1319244475
Author: Lunsford
Publisher: Macmillan Learning

Little Seagull Handbook
Edition: 5^th
ISBN: 9781324060130
Author: Bullock
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated

• Access to Canvas and ability to perform basic computer skills
• Reliable internet for Zoom and online classes
• Other required materials

  Per CCC procedure 303-02: To ensure consistency across sections of each course at CCC, the selection of instructional materials will be coordinated by Lead Faculty. All sections of a course taught by CCC instructors will use the same required instructional materials unless otherwise authorized by the relevant Lead Faculty. Additional recommended or suggested materials may be added by individual faculty in consultation with their Lead Faculty.

Course Policies

These are the minimum that must be included but faculty can include additional course policies.