I is to improve writing abilities, adequately preparing students for college-level expository writing assignments. Students should be able to write a clear, cohesive, organized essay by the end of the course. Developmental Writing I will expose the student to various expository patterns. Students will read, analyze, write and rewrite various paragraph types, while focusing on organization, content, unity, coherence, grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Through immersion and practice, students will build upon skills and will eventually learn to write a well-developed essay.
Students are responsible for all assignments assigned by instructor.
Grades will be determined by averaging all written assignments. Be aware that more weight will be given to final portfolios and tests that to other written assignments. Therefore, your greatest expenditure of time and effort should be aimed at those particular assignments. Although all work affects your final grade average, portfolios and tests will constitute the majority of your final grade. Regular attendance is critical to your success in this course.