Welcome
This course provides students with the necessary skills for success in college-level writing courses.
Learning Objectives
At
the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Edit writing for correct grammatical usage, punctuation, and
mechanical conventions;
2. Use appropriate diction;
3. Use prewriting techniques to generate ideas for writing;
4. Use outlining to organize material for a writing project;
5. State a clear and suitable main idea for a paragraph;
6. Provide suitable supporting ideas and evidence to develop
a coherent and unified paragraph;
7. State a clear and effective thesis for a multiparagraph essay;
8. Write an effective introductory paragraph for a multiparagraph
essay;
9. Provide effective topic sentences to support the thesis and
control the development of a multiparagraph essay;
10. Provide adequate supporting ideas and evidence to develop main
body paragraphs in a multiparagraph essay;
11. Write an effective concluding paragraph for a multiparagraph
essay.
Requirements at a glance
The most important requirements are attendance and keeping up with the assignments. Graded assignments include 4 paragraphs, 2 essays, a midterm and a final.
Required materials
Text: John Langan, English Skills, 7th ed.
Materials: folder with pockets
Getting Started
This course requires a time commitment for success. Make sure you can attend class regularly and complete assignments in a timely fashion. For a full description click on the "syllabus" button on the navigation bar on the left of your screen.
Communication Policy
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are needed please call (410) 777-2307 or TDD (410) 544-0863.
Resources
The AACC Writing Center offers help at every stage of composing your paper. These services included in your tuition and fees, so get what you are paying for! The Writing Center is located in Library 105; hours are M-Th 9-8:30, F 9-4.
Smarthinking is a free online tutoring service which also provides detailed feedback on your writing. Click here for more information: Smarthinking.
