The course is intended for students who expect to become teachers, and for anyone who would profit from more knowledge about the structure of the English language. It acquaints students with research resources available at Northwest College and other libraries. This course is designed to sharpen the research and writing skills of students in the science disciplines and health care professions primarily. Reading medical, nursing, and other scientific journals, writing a research paper, and writing reports that document research methods, results, and conclusions form part of the course structure. English Composition I and II by students selected on the basis of placement tests in English.
Students strengthen skills in reading and writing as well as in listening and speaking.
Doing college research and writing a research paper form part of the course structure. An additional literature course must be taken to meet the General Education requirements for English. Organization, management, layout, and photography are included. Expository Writing and permission of instructor . The preparation of manuscripts for publication and the study of potential markets are given consideration.