Essay structure and development are emphasized with attention to style, coherence, and language usage. Computer skills for academic writing purposes are developed. The development of longer essays in a variety of styles is emphasized along with a focus on language usage. Essay structure and development are emphasized with attention to style, coherence, and language usage Paraphrasing, summarizing, and writing response and opinion papers are included. Library resources are introduced. Computer use in research is applied.
Students are taught various essay styles including:
- comparison and contrasting
- cause/effect
- problem/solution
- process
- classification
- block style
- persuasive style
In addition, students are taught the following techniques:
- paraphrasing – how to avoid plagiarism
- summarizing
In addition, students are required to listen to lectures and take notes on these lectures.