Students whose reading test scores meet the University's established level of readiness for GENS 096 may enroll in this course. Focus is on writing as a process, especially the development and organization of ideas in paragraphs and short essays with further emphasis on editing for correct word choice, sentence structure, and punctuation. Students will have frequent writing assignments. Peer collaboration will improve student awareness of audience and attention to clear written communication. Conferences individualize instruction to meet varied student needs.
Students can greatly improve their writing skills as they are successful and build confidence.
This course will provide bridges from writing correct sentences to writing clear paragraphs and then from confidently writing paragraphs to writing coherent essays. Students will reflect upon and respond to their own compositions as well as the works of others. To discuss and practice writing paragraphs and short essays. To improve students' strategies in writing English essays. To develop the ability to edit for correct mechanics, spelling, and syntax in American English.