Develops essential writing skills for college and the workplace. Students engage in writing as a process, applying basic rhetorical strategies to produce focused, well-supported paragraphs and other short compositions that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes. Students study the grammar and mechanics of Standard English, applying knowledge to recognize and correct errors in their writing. Students also practice effective reading strategies, developing skill in summarizing ideas from courses. (A-F, N, W grades only.)
Prerequisites
ENG 10, or placement at ENG 19, or consent.