Delaware Technical Community College

Campus Location

Georgetown

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Test scores or ENG 011 or ENG 011 concurrent, SSC 100 or concurrent

Course Credits and Hours

3 credit(s)

3 lecture hours/week

0 lab hours/week

Course Description

In this course, students will develop the critical thinking, writing, and research skills necessary to compose academic essays and to respond to diverse texts. Students will develop rhetorical strategies, employing writing processes to compose for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Additional Materials

USB drive or other storage device

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

Analyze and interpret college-level and professional texts from diverse sources using critical reading and thinking strategies. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
Compose organized, coherent, and well-developed academic texts. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5)
Develop information literacy skills by evaluating research and documenting information from academic secondary sources. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

Analyze and interpret college-level and professional texts from diverse sources using critical reading and thinking strategies.
1. Identify and evaluate main idea, key supporting points, purpose, and audience within a text.
2. Paraphrase and summarize texts.
3. Identify and evaluate rhetorical elements such as tone, connotative and figurative language, and the use of ethos, pathos, and logos in a text.
4. Evaluate context, assumptions, biases, value judgments, and worldviews of both the reader and the author.
5. Evaluate arguments by judging sources, evidence, and logic.
Compose organized, coherent, and well-developed academic texts.
1. Determine suitable audience, purpose, voice, and rhetorical mode.
2. Apply organizational strategies in the writing process.
3. Develop and support an original thesis.
4. Summarize, paraphrase, and quote sources as appropriate for the writing task.
5. Support ideas with research from secondary sources.
6. Edit and revise documents to communicate clearly and effectively.
Develop information literacy skills by evaluating research and documenting information from academic secondary sources.
1. Format essays according to APA standards.
2. Create a References page according to APA documentation standards.
3. Use citations according to APA documentation and academic integrity standards.
4. Locate and navigate library databases.
5. Identify and use reputable sources of information.

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100	=	A
80-89	=	B
70-79	=	C
0-69	=	F

Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade

Calculated using the following weighted average

Assignments	Evaluation Measure (Formative/Summative) and Percentage of Final Grade	Total
Personal Essay Writing	Formative: Plans, Drafts, and/or Revisions for Personal Essay Writing	5%	15%
Summative: Personal Essay Two to three (2-3) pages	10%
Research and Integrating Sources	Formative: Plans, Drafts, and/or Revisions for Evaluation and Integrating Sources	5%	15%
Summative: Research and Integrating Sources Document One to two (1-2) pages	10%
Summary & Response Writing	Formative: Plans, Drafts, and/or Revisions for Summary & Response Writing	10%	30%
Summative: Summary & Response Paper One (1) or two (2) instructor approved sources; two to four (2-4) pages	20%
Critical Evaluation Writing	Formative: Plans, Drafts, and/or Revisions for Critical Evaluation Writing	15%	40%
Summative: Critical Evaluation Paper Minimum of two (2) academic sources, four to six (4-6) pages	25%
Total:	35% Formative 65% Summative	100%

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

Apply clear and effective communication skills.
Use critical thinking to solve problems.
Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.

Minimum Technology Requirements

Minimum technology requirements for online, hybrid, video conferencing and web conferencing courses.

ENG 101 Composition I

Credits

Prerequisite

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