Eng 123 wk 9 discussion

Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

ISBN: 978-1433832161 (Paperback), 978-1433832178 (Spiral-bound)

ISBN2: 978-1433832185 (eBook)

Authors: American Psychological Association

Publisher: American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2019

Edition: 7th

Format: Textbook

Title: Invention and Craft: A Guide to College Writing

ISBN: 978-1265803445 Paperback

ISBN2: 978-1260125993 eBook

Authors: Leathers Dively, R.

Publisher: McGraw Hill Education

Publication Date: 2016

Edition: 1st

Format: Textbook

Catalog Course Description

This course focuses on the principles of using writing for thinking, as well as a tool for expressing ideas. It addresses the composing process, research and documentation, and rhetorical strategies for various audiences and purposes. Students develop their communicative, evaluative, critical thinking, and research writing abilities. Pre-Requisite: Qualifying score on the ERAU English Skills Assessment or course listed.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 123 Prerequisite is ENGL 106 or Placement Exam.

Course Goals

This is a required course in every degree program. It is designed to help students learn to think critically, research ethically, and write clearly and effectively to achieve a variety of purposes.

Student Learning Outcomes

1-Respond orally and in writing to evaluate, analyze and critically assess the ideas and meanings of diverse texts.

2-Compose reasoned responses to course readings, discussions, and visual prompts, by including a clear, engaging thesis statement and supporting that statement with wellorganized, detailed evidence.

3-Make appropriate rhetorical decisions to achieve the purpose of a written work, based on an understanding of ethical issues and underlying assumptions and values in the argument.

4-Deepen understanding of a topic by conducting research that leads to a documented paper with appropriate documentation.

5-Revise their writings to improve clarity, content, tone, and style, addressing such issues as audience, structure, and voice.

6-Edit writing so understanding is not impaired as a result of errors in grammar, mechanics, or sentence structure.

7-Demonstrate their understanding of the interdependent relationship of reading, writing and thinking, and reflect on their thinking as part of a larger community of thinkers.