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Course Description Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include: analysis of writing techniques used in selected readings, writing practice, editing and proofreading, research skills, and oral presentation skills. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning. | Competency Areas | Hours | | Analysis of Writing Techniques Used in Selected Readings | Class | 5 | | Writing Practice | D. Lab | 0 | | Editing and Proofreading | P. Lab/O.B.I. | 0 | | Research Skills | Credit | 5 | | Oral Presentation Skills | | |
| Prerequisite: | ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels | | Corequisite: | |
| Course Guide | | Competency | After completing this section, the student will: | | Analysis of Writing Techniques Used in Selected Readings | | Review and analysis of various writing techniques | Read and analyze writing to identify subject and focus. | | | Read and analyze writing to identify supporting information. | | | Read and analyze writing to identify patterns of development, such as time, space, climax, examples, process, instructions, definition, comparison/contrast, cause and effect, classification, and problem solving. | | Writing Practice | | Review of grammar fundamentals | Produce logically organized, grammatically acceptable writing. | | Review of composition fundamentals | Compose a variety of paragraphs, reports, memoranda, and business letters. | | | Demonstrate listening skills by following directions for writing assignments. | | | Participate in team writing assignment. | | Editing and Proofreading | | Review of editing fundamentals | Revise to improve ideas, style, organization, and format, preferably with word processing. Edit to improve grammar, mechanics, and spelling. | | Research Skills | | Reference materials location and utilization | Use library resources to enhance writing. | | | Participate in team research activity. | | | Access and select information from data banks such as GALILEO. | | | Access professional journals for occupational research. | | Oral Presentation Skills | | Types of oral presentation participation | Participate in class discussion, small group discussion, and/or individual presentations. | | Role of the listener | Participate as an active listener. |
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