ENGL& 102 English Composition II

5 credits

Students learn to write fully documented research papers using critical thinking and reading skills. The class will emphasize logical argumentation from evidence and research skills necessary to collect relevant information. Students will write a minimum of 5000 words of finished composition during the quarter.

Prerequisites: ENGL& 101.

Quarters Offered: All

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Consistently demonstrate strong critical thinking skills in both reading and writing
Write college level compositions to suit audience and purpose
Apply the strategies of effective argument
Employ a range of research and library skills to locate and evaluate information
Write effective research documents that synthesize and cite sources using accepted documentation styles