CWP 099
Upon completion of CWP 099, students will demonstrate:
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The ability to write paragraphs and multiple-paragraph compositions that have:
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a well-articulated thesis sentence
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fully developed detailed supporting sentences and transitional sentences
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The ability to support their ideas by using varied sentence formation
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A reasonable control of standard linguistic etiquette (error avoidance in usage, mechanics, and stylistic choices)
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The ability to use a personal computer, word processing software and embedded writing tools.
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The use of college-level vocabulary in their writing
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For second language writers, the ability to demonstrate knowledge and application of strategies to avoid common errors in Standard American English usage
CWP 101
By the end of this course students will:
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Demonstrate competence in the writing process from invention and prewriting through drafting, revision, and final editing.
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Compose and revise competent pieces of expository writing, including narratives, personal essays, responses to literary works, and /or informal writing such as journals. Students will demonstrate competence with patterns of arrangement: narration, description, comparison, contrast, classification, cause and effect, induction and deduction.
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Recognize persona, purpose, and audience in writing and develop essays that demonstrate unity and coherence and contain a clear controlling idea (thesis), a strong introduction, sufficient supporting detail, and a strong conclusion.
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Demonstrate the ability to locate, select and incorporate source materials into their writing, and be introduced to Butler Library and the Internet as sources of reference information.
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Explore the potential of using the personal computer as a tool for writing and revising.
CWP 102
By the end of this course students will:
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Demonstrate competence in argumentative/persuasive writing.
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Demonstrate competence in rhetorical forms and writing with sources.
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Demonstrate competency in finding, analyzing, and synthesizing material from critical and popular print, electronic media and other media into their writing.
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Demonstrate the ability to use research strategies for specialized assignments, employing an appropriate citation format (MLA) and demonstrating the ability to use Butler Library and the Internet as sources of reference information.
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Demonstrate the ability to read writing-in-progress, identify rhetorical patterns that work for articulated writing tasks, and appreciate and expand their stylistic repertoire.
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Explore the use of the personal computer as writing and revising tool.
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Demonstrate the ability to write well-organized, unified, coherent research-based papers and essays that include a clear thesis and strong supporting material.