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WRITING 101 |
Writing 101 introduces you to college-level writing. The primary goal of this course is to further the development of your writing skills and to show you that writing is essential to a liberal arts education and to life-long learning. Students learn about the developmental nature of writing, the importance of academic standards, and the significance of "writing to learn." You must earn at least a C in Writing 101 in order to take Writing 102.
The focus of Writing 101 is expository writing. Reading assignments and class discussions lead, directly or indirectly, to writing assignments; and while initial papers may grow out of personal experience or general observation, most of the writing assignments are direct or indirect responses to reading assignments. Assignments progress from personal experience writing to more objective, analytical writing which incorporates paraphrased and quoted material. You will take the Library Tape Tour and attend special classes at the library to help you learn to find and use secondary information.
You will be assigned at least 40 00 words of graded writing, an amount which includes a research paper and a final exam (a timed writing assignment). You will write a diagnostic essay on the first day of class. This essay may provide your instructor with valuable information about your writing skills. Your WRIT 101 teacher will design an essay exam which reflects the work you have done in the course. The exam counts from 10% to 15% of your final grade in this course.
Texts
The required texts for all WRIT 101 classes are Muriel Harris, The Prentice Hall Reference Guide to Grammar and Usage , 6 th ed. and an anthology of readings chosen by your instructor. We recommend that you purchase a current college-level dictionary.
Department of English - Winthrop University - Rock Hill, SC 29733-0001 - 803-323-2171
http://www.winthrop.edu/english