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Course Description This course emphasizes the ability to communicate using written and oral methods. Topics include: basic paragraph construction, proofreading, written reports, and oral reports. This is a five (5) institutional credit course. The prerequisite for this course is ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels. Competencies | Basic Paragraph Construction | | Simple paragraphs | Write a simple paragraph using a topic sentence/controlling idea, transitions, and supporting details. | | Proofreading | | Mechanics and grammatical errors | Edit for mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, and spelling) and grammatical errors. | | Revision | Revise for style, organization, and development. | | Written Reports | | Extended paragraphs and simple essays | Write logically organized, extended paragraphs and simple essays. | | Transitions | Use transitions to achieve the stated purpose. | | Oral Reports | | Individual and small group presentations | Present information orally in class, individually and in small groups. | Required textbooks/materials - Fawcett, Susan, and Alvin Sandberg. Evergreen With Readings. 6th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2000.
- Standard course materials should include the following: notebook; pen (black ink); #2 pencil; two-pocket folder; pocket collegiate dictionary and thesaurus; and an IBM compatible, formatted, high-density disk.
Grading Scale This class is a pass (SC) or fail (U) course.
Points can be added to the chapter average through: weekly journal, attendance; spelling average; pop quizzes; speeches; and Plato. - Class Average: 25%
- Essay 25%
- Testbank Final Exam 50%
Disabilities and Counseling Statement If there is a student in this class who needs testing or classroom accommodations due to a disability, please feel free to come by my office and discuss this with me. Augusta Technical College has ADA coordinator/disability counselor services available to all students. Please contact the counseling and testing center for further details, 771-4067.
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