ENG 100 - Introduction to Composition

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of basic writing and different modes of composition and may include a review of usage. Non-degree credit

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032.

Course Topics:

Basic sentence structure
Evaluating and editing written passages
Paragraph writing
Essay writing
Summary writing

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Notebook
Notebook paper
Pens
Pencils
Highlighters
Pocket stapler
Index cards (optional)
A USB drive/flash drive
Access to a computer
College-level dictionary

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify, label, and correct errors in basic sentence structure errors.
Assess a paragraph for correct grammar.
Recognize and identify the parts of a correctly structured traditional college essay.
Compose a five paragraph essay, using MLA format.
Outline a reading selection and compose a summary, using MLA format and documentation.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021