English B1A Student Learning Outcomes

 

At the successful completion of English 1A, the student will be able to perform the following:

 

• Read and think critically;
• Evaluate and establish the credibility of print and online sources;
• Demonstrate the legitimate use of scholarly sources by
  • using library and online reference materials;
  • summarizing and paraphrasing sources;
  • synthesizing multiple sources;
  • avoiding plagiarism.

 

• Write essays that
  • demonstrate the use of expository and argumentative or persuasive forms of writing;
  • reflect an orderly research and writing process;
  • use correct MLA form and documentation;
  • show evidence of drafting, editing, and revision to reflect an academic style and tone.
• Write a research paper that
  • incorporates a minimum of seven academic sources that support a thesis;
  • is a minimum of seven pages in length;
  • presents a clear thesis that governs organization and provides sufficient development;
  • demonstrates varied sentence patterns with appropriate use of syntax, grammar, diction, and tone;
  • shows evidence of drafting, editing, and revision;
  • conforms to MLA style in layout, in-text citation, and works cited.