DEVW0302 emphasizes basic rhetorical principles of college writing specifically for English 1301 and also for all other courses that require writing. DEVW0302 will not transfer to a senior but will count for non-degree credit from Weatherford College. All students must attend three hours lecture per week and complete required tutorial activities. Students completing this course successfully are not required to re-test.
Upon successful completion of DEVW0302, 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.
Steps for Writers, Volume 1, 2 ed., by Philip Eggers, Pearson Publishers
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%
ADA Statement:
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