In addition, a number of readings may be assigned, and some of the writings may be based on these readings. Reviewing writing basics, in-class grammar instruction, runs concurrently with paragraph instruction and may continue throughout the semester. Students should pay close attention to the areas of weakness identified by their instructor as they write and revise. In the paragraph section of the course, students learn about the writing process and are introduced to various rhetorical modes as they write paragraphs assigned at the discretion of the instructor. Possible assignments include papers based on personal experience, assigned readings, and research.
All students write the final exam paragraph during the last week of class.
For the final, if specified by the instructor, students will provide a blue examination booklet, which is available at the student bookstore. Each student will register for two hours of tutoring per week in the Developmental Studies Writing Lab and will fulfill all Lab requirements in order to receive a passing grade for RSE 070. Attendance Students should have no more than three absences in a class that meets three days per week and no more than two absences in a class that meets two days per week. Students who are absent because of university sponsored activities must notify the instructor and complete assignments for the missed class session before being absent. In order to comply with federal financial aid regulations, instructors will record the last date of attendance for students who cease attending class.