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Instructor: Francarlos Moldes, B.A.

EAP 1540 L WRITING LAB SYLLABUS

Reference # 866362 Fall (2015-1)

Location: room 1209

E-mail: fmoldesc@mdc.edu

Course Description: Students develop the ability to write basic, structured academic essays with

an emphasis on accuracy and cohesiveness and execute other academic

writing tasks.

Prerequisite: EAP 0440 or equivalent proficiency. Co-requisite: EAP 1540L

Course Competencies:

Competency 1: The student will recognize and produce the types of

academic paragraphs and basic essays that a writing task

requires.

Competency 2: The student will plan and develop paragraphs and essays

using a variety of sentence and grammatical structures.

The paragraphs and essays will be written with clarity,

coherence, and substance in Standard English appropriate

to the level.

Competency 3: The student will proofread and edit written work for

accuracy focusing on grammar, mechanics, and sentence

structure, and for meaning, focusing on unity and

coherence.

Competency 4: The student will use the appropriate reference tools to edit

writing.

Competency 5: The student will continue development of computer word

processing skills.

Competency 6: The student will execute other academic writing tasks such

as: essay responses to test questions, written responses to

reading selections, summaries, written records of

observations and experiences, and e-mail.

Grading Policy:

e-writing lessons ………………..40 points

Writing Assignments……………30 points (2 assignments worth 15 points each)

Attendance and punctuality……. 10 points

Final Paper/Exam……………………....20 points

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