ENGL 1302 - COMPOSITION II
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes.
- Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays.
- Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.
- Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action.
- Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Prerequisites:
- ENGL 1301 - COMPOSITION I
Restrictions:
- Must meet TSI College Readiness Standard for Reading and Writing.
