ENGL

Students apply the principles and techniques of written, expository and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and persuasive texts; and critical thinking.

This course develops writing skills emphasizing instruction and practice in writing college essays and library research papers. It focuses on attention to available reference materials, use of library, note taking, critical evaluation of evidence, and conventions for documenting academic papers. Students practice organizing and writing a long expository essay based on the use of library resources.