XHSC 0910F Writing for College

Credits: .5

Presents the conventions of academic writing at the college level. Focuses on organizational issues, thesis development, claims and their supports. Describes a coherent writing process with multiple steps. Differentiates between narrative, expository and argumentative styles. Examines voice, purpose and audience. Demonstrates proper citation. Introduces MLA and APA styles. Emphasizes plagiarism prevention.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply knowledge of academic English to organize and support a thesis.
Structure researched information in a sequence to form a coherent and unified piece of writing.
Write in a variety of modes appropriate to audience and purpose.
Construct a unified piece of writing that investigates a thesis
Cite sources using established format.

Content Outline

Academic Essay and Conventions
- Narrative or definition
- Expository or compare/contrast
- Argumentative/persuasive
Organization, Thesis and Development
- Use logical paragraph organization to support a claim
- Summarize, paraphrase and synthesize texts
Writing Process
- Freewriting, brainstorming, prewriting
- Drafting
- Thesis development
- Revising and editing
Audience, Purpose, and Voice
Citing Sources, according to MLA and APA Guidelines