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Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:Craft, develop, and support a clear thesis; organize essays logically. PLO: 1Use writing strategies appropriate to audience, purpose and occasion. PLO: 2, 4Use expository essays to express original ideas. PLO: 1, 2Read critically. PLO: 3Conduct research as needed, use authoritative resources, and follow documentation rules. PLO: 4, 5Use standard grammar and academic writing conventions. PLO: 4Use a writing process of pre-writing, drafting and revision. PLO: 1, 2Use academically accepted collaboration to improve writing and understanding. PLO: 4, 5Take responsibility for own learning and ethical behavior in academic course-work. PLO: 5

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:Develop further proficiency in English 101 skills. PLO:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Analyze and evaluate the skeleton of an argument – proposition, main issues and supporting evidence. PLO:  3Recognize and assess audience profiles for arguments. PLO:  3Recognize and assess the writer’s commitment to issues and test whether such attachment has a rational basis. PLO:  3, 4Assess the evidence provided for an argument – its factual strength, authoritative support, logical validity, relevance to the proposition, etc. PLO:  3, 4Detect and evaluate non-argumentative persuasive techniques – rhetorical devices such as irony, satire, anecdotal evidence, flattery and analogies, and logical fallacies – used to sway readers’ emotions. PLO:  3, 4Use library research skills in electronic, print, and other sources to gather support for arguments. PLO:  4Recognize that different academic disciplines may rely on different kinds of arguments and assess what types of argument and evidence are appropriate for different fields of knowledge. PLO:  3Write arguments appropriate to audience, occasion and discipline. PLO:  4Participate in collaborative projects. PLO:  5

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: Study works representing the genres of fiction, the short story, poetry, and drama to analyze the main elements of each. PLO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Consider the cultural, moral, and aesthetic values a work reflects and to evaluate them in light of one’s own values. PLO: 3Read literature that reflects a variety of ethnic backgrounds and cultures. PLO: 3Demonstrate proficiency with the objectives of English 101; particular attention should be given to style. PLO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will be able to:1. Develop an understanding of the nature and substance of technical reports.2. Develop an understanding of the qualities and elements that go into good business and science reports.3. Organize and prepare various types of technical writing, including reports, technical descriptions, proposals, and feasibility studies.4. Use current technology to gather, evaluate, and analyze information.5. Write clearly, effectively, and concisely.