Developmental Writing (Level 1)

DEVW0301 emphasizes development of skills needed for college level writing including grammar, paragraph structure, and essay form.  Critical reading and analytical skills are also developed.  DEVW0301 will not transfer but will count for non-degree credit.  Three hours lecture and twelve hours of tutorials required.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of DEVW0301, the student will be able to demonstrate the following critical writing, reading and thinking skills on assignments and tests specific to each area:

  • Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate clear focus, the logical development of ideas, and the use of appropriate language that advances the writer’s purpose.
  • Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given writing situations.
  • Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.
  • Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information to formulate and develop a claim.
  • Develop and use effective revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments.
  • Edit writing to conform to the conventions of Standard English.
Required Textbooks

Steps for Writers, Volume 1, 2 ed., by Philip Eggers, Pearson Publishers

Evaluation Standards

Grades will be taken at the discretion of the instructor.  A breakdown of evaluation will be provided in the course outline.

At the end of the semester, you will receive a letter grade based on the following averages:

            A = 90 – 100%

            B = 80 – 89%

            C = 70 – 79%

            D = 60 – 69%

            F = 0 – 59%

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).