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Fall 2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EN 023 - Preparation for College Writing


Credit Hours: 3 Not for degree credit

A workshop designed course with the aid of computer exercises and minimal lecturing to prepare students for standard college writing. Lectures and computer lessons enable students to renew and develop mechanical and organizational skills through practice and critical thinking to produce entry level college essays.

Course Outcomes
At the end of the semester the student will be able to:

  • write an essay of at least five paragraphs which demonstrates an understanding of process;
  • organize an essay with an introduction, well-developed body paragraphs with supporting points, and a conclusion;
  • produce acceptable grammar and mechanics in a paper;
  • demonstrate mastery on each unit of computer assisted learning activities for writing correctness. Computer material is tailored to each students needs; and
  • rewrite an essay which shows revision of content or organization.


F/S (C, N, S)

This course does not apply towards an associate’s degree.