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Catalog 2024-2025

WR 105 Academic Support for Writing


Lecture Hours: 2
Credits: 2

Develops reading, writing, study, and critical thinking skills and strategies needed for WR 090 , OR WR 115 .

Corequisite: WR 090   and WR 090A  
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in specific section of WR 090 , or WR 115 .
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Use reading techniques, such as previewing, scanning, and skimming to increase reading fluency and comprehension. 
  2. Use strategies to critically read assigned texts for Writing courses (WR090-WR122).
  3. Apply multiple strategies to learn academic vocabulary related to Writing courses (WR090-WR122)
  4. Participate effectively in the writing process.
  5. Analyze information and ideas gained from Writing courses (WR090-WR122) to complete written assignments and exams.
  6. Use technology necessary to be successful in Writing courses (WR090-WR122).
  7. Use college resources to enhance learning in Writing courses (WR090-WR122).
  8. Utilize study habits, time management tools, and learning strategies that promote success in the concurrent Writing course (WR090-WR122).


Content Outline
Reading Strategies

  • Previewing the textbook and reading assignments
  • Distinguishing main ideas and details
  • Reading critically
  • Integrating new information with background knowledge
  • Use multiple study-reading strategies to improve reading comprehension and retention (before, during, and after reading strategies)

Writing Strategies

  • Writing process
    • Pre-Writing
    • Drafting
    • Thesis development
    • Peer review
    • Revising
    • Editing
  • Familiarity with tools and resources to assist in writing improvement and development
  • Summarizing
  • Analyzing and synthesizing information

Learning to Learn 

  • Understanding the culture and expectations of college learning
  • Strategies for promoting growth mindset and personal agency
  • Strategies and resources for independent learning
  • Time  management
  • Student/teacher interaction
  • Student/student interaction, group work
  • Recognizing and developing skills that promote student success
  • Technology necessary for college success
  • Reinforce seeking and using college academic resources, such as the Writing Center, library, Student Computer Center, and tutoring services