A continuation of ENGL& 101, this course emphasizes critical reading, analytical and argumentative writing, and research-based composition. Students develop skills in locating, evaluating, and integrating sources to produce well-documented academic essays for varied audiences and purposes.
Outcomes
- Identify and explain the claims, rhetorical strategies, and use of evidence in complex academic and public texts.
- Evaluate the credibility, relevance, and potential bias of sources gathered through academic research.
- Compose thesis-driven argumentative and analytical essays that synthesize evidence from multiple sources to support a clearly defined position.
- Apply standard academic documentation conventions to integrate and cite sources ethically and accurately in research-based writing.
- Demonstrate effective use of recursive writing processes—including planning, drafting, revising, and editing—to produce polished compositions suited to specific audiences and purposes.
Prerequisites
Completion of ENGL& 101 or equivalent with a minimum grade of 2.0
Area of Study
General Education