English 215

ENG 215 – English Composition

(Prerequisite: ENG 115)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course examines and implements the principles of argumentation. An argumentative paper is researched and developed based on the concept of writing as a process. The course focuses on the logical organization of ideas patterned on established structures of argument. The course reinforces the importance of the research process and critical evaluation of sources. Acknowledging the intellectual property of others through the proper documentation of sources is stressed.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Access to Connect Composition Plus Maimon, E., Peritz, J., & Yancey, K. (2010). A writer’s resource: A handbook for writing and Research: 2011 custom edition (3rd. ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Roen, D., Glau, G. R., & Maid, B.M. (2011). ENG115: The brief McGraw-Hill guide: Writing for college, writing for life: (2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Supplemental Resources APA Style Modules, reVision Center, found in iCampus under Student Services Duke University Libraries. General format. Retrieved from http://library.duke.edu/services/instruction/libraryguide/ Guide to Grammar and Writing (2004). General format. Retrieved from http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/ Online Writing Resources. (2008). General format. Retrieved from http://xnet.rrc.mb.ca/leshanson/writing_resources.htm Purdue University Online Writing Lab. (2011). General format. Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ Strunk, W. & White, E. B. (various editions). The Elements of Style. (various publishers). The Writing Center. (2011). General format. Retrieved from http://writing.wisc.edu/

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. 2. 3. 4. Identify goals for writing in different genres and in various areas of life. Identify methods and reasons for reading and writing critically. Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement. Recognize the use of summary, paraphrasing, and quotation to communicate the main points of...