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In our Composition II course, we examine the processes of topic concentration, research, and writing to produce well thought out and logical types of writing. We discuss how to compose a variety of writings, such as narratives, descriptive essays, reviews, proposals, arguments, and research papers. We dive into the research and writing process by exploring how to locate and evaluate good sources and read critically. Although research can be challenging and sometimes daunting, this course will help students explore new concepts and ideas that will broaden their view of literature, writing, and research.
Prerequisite(s): None
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the basic fundamentals of rhetoric and developing a thesis
- Recall how to identify good sources, how to evaluate their authenticity, and how to work with them
- Recognize the concepts behind writing stories, descriptive essays, and reviews
- Describe the basics elements of writing interpretive and cause-effect essays
- Discuss how to draft, plan, and write arguments, proposals, and research papers
Composition II Module 1
Making Your Point
- The Thesis
- Principles of Rhetoric
- Generating Ideas
- Gathering and Evaluating Evidence
- Exercising Logic
- Assembling a Plan
- Persuading with Style and Tone
- Peer Reviews
Composition II Module 2
Reading Critically
- Advancing Ideas
- Reading for the Main Point
- Drawing Inferences
- Identifying Logical Fallacies
- Detecting Bias
- Reading Images
- Assessing Websites
Composition II Module 3
Writing Life Stories
- Narrative Elements
- Planning Your Narrative
- Drafting Your Narrative
- Revising and Editing Your Narrative
- Models for Writing Narratives
Composition II Module 4
Writing Observations
- What is a Descriptive Essay?
- Planning Your Descriptive Essay
- Drafting a Descriptive Essay
- Revising and Editing Descriptive Essays
- Models for Writing Descriptive Essays
Composition II Module 5
Writing Reviews
- Evaluation as an Act of Analysis
- Writing Style for Reviews
- Planning Your Review
- Drafting Your Review
- Revising and Editing Your Review
- Models for Writing Reviews
Composition II Module 6
Writing Interpretations
- Interpretation as an Act of Analysis
- Planning Your Interpretive Essay
- Drafting Your Interpretive Essay
- Revising and Editing Your Interpretive Essay
- Models for Writing Interpretive Essays
Composition II Module 7
Writing about Causes and Effects
- Theorizing about Causes and Effects as an Act of Analysis
- Planning Your Cause-Effect Analysis
- Drafting Your Cause-Effect Analysis
- Revising and Editing Your Cause-Effect Analysis
Composition II Module 8
Writing Arguments
- Classical Rhetoric
- Planning Your Argument
- Drafting Your Argument
- Revising and Editing Your Argument
- Models for Writing Arguments
- Revision and Editing
Composition II Module 9
Writing Proposals
- Proposals as Arguments
- Planning Your Proposal
- Drafting Your Proposal
- Revising and Editing Your Proposal
- Model Proposals
- Visual Proposals
- Presenting Your Proposal
Composition II Module 10
Writing Research Papers
- Planning Your Research Paper
- Drafting Your Research Paper
- Revising and Editing Your Research Paper
- Model Research Papers by Students
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
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Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player