Course Code
WRIT 105
Academic Year
2016-2017
This course emphasizes the principles of critical reading, critical thinking, and composition and introduces strategies for producing effective academic and professional writing. Assignments develop the skills and formats students need for both upcoming college courses and career-related writing tasks. To help students reach these goals, the course covers the following: analytical reading and critical thinking; the organization and development of expository and persuasive essays; and the elements of clear writing, including grammar and punctuation skills.