Elements of Writing Intensive study of the basic elements of composition, including developing coherent paragraphs and structuring short essays. The course focuses on basic English grammar, usage and sentence structure. By placement examination only. 3 hours plus conferences, no credits. An introductory course reviewing the conventions of standard written English.
Special emphasis is given to writing short essays in response to readings.
Instruction in summarizing, forming thesis statements, writing coherent paragraphs and editing. By passing English 099 or by placement examination. The fundamentals of composition, including sentence and paragraph development, diction and style. Examination of essay structure and development. Assigned themes introducing such rhetorical forms as description, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, argumentation.