Dual Credit English 102
Dual Credit English 102- Semester- .5
Research Paper writing emphasizing: adoption, narrowing, and logical support of a thesis in awareness of audience; effective research techniques; and accurate documentation of sources. The objective of this course is to enable students to make their writing process more efficient and effective, and to develop their skills in thesis articulation and development/support; outlining, drafting, and revision of formal documents for a defined purpose and with awareness of readers' needs; library and online research techniques,; effective use of sources without plagiarizing; and documentation of sources. Students should also be exposed to cultural and professional issues toward greater general cultural knowledge, critical-thinking ability, and professional success. Finally, students will also develop their ability to use digital technology in the production of written documents.
We will be reading the following:
Macbeth
Hamlet
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Awakening
"Story of an Hour"
Pride and Prejudice
The Things They Carried
Research Paper writing emphasizing: adoption, narrowing, and logical support of a thesis in awareness of audience; effective research techniques; and accurate documentation of sources. The objective of this course is to enable students to make their writing process more efficient and effective, and to develop their skills in thesis articulation and development/support; outlining, drafting, and revision of formal documents for a defined purpose and with awareness of readers' needs; library and online research techniques,; effective use of sources without plagiarizing; and documentation of sources. Students should also be exposed to cultural and professional issues toward greater general cultural knowledge, critical-thinking ability, and professional success. Finally, students will also develop their ability to use digital technology in the production of written documents.
We will be reading the following:
Macbeth
Hamlet
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Awakening
"Story of an Hour"
Pride and Prejudice
The Things They Carried