RWR 100 - Integrated Transitional Reading and English (Non-Degree Credit)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of basic writing and different modes of composition and may include a review of usage. It also covers the application of basic reading skills to improve critical comprehension and higher order thinking skills. Note: Students who complete this course should not enroll in ENG 100 or RDG 100.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Summary of Texts
Critical Thinking Skills
Composition writing
Revision

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:

3-ring notebook
Notebook dividers
College-level dictionary
USB
Pens and pencils
Stapler
Highlighter
Access to a computer capable of formatting documents in Word or RTF
Internet access

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

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

Student Learning Outcomes:

Summarize a text to include annotating and outlining.
Evaluate the relevance, quantity, and quality of ideas and information in establishing a claim.
Compose a variety of compositions to include a functional thesis statement/topic sentence, adequate and specific support, coherence, academic style, and mechanical proficiency.
Incorporate relevant ideas and words of other writers through paraphrase and quotations.
Revise a text and a self-generated composition for direction, support, coherence, and mechanical proficiency.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024