ENGL 109 - Composition

3 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Students may be concurrently enrolled in ENGL109L based on GPA or test scores.

This course introduces students to analytical writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style.

Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Create academic essays that utilize a variety of modes by applying the writing process.
2. Develop responses to readings that demonstrate critical thinking skills.
3. Integrate scholarly sources into academic essays.
4. Employ standard grammatical and stylistic conventions.
5. Use American Psychological Association APA style to document sources, give attribution, and avoid plagiarism.