Continues development of skills and concepts taught in ENG 101. Emphasizes research, critical reading, critical thinking and writing. Students generate a minimum of 7,000 words including revisions throughout the semester.
Prerequisites
ENG 101 with a grade of “C” or higher
Student Learning Outcomes
- Write a 2,500-word argumentative research paper stating and supporting a thesis. This 2,500-word argumentative research paper will serve as a capstone assessment for ENG 102 and for the Gila Community College English Composition Program. As such, the rubric below will be used to assess each student argumentative research paper to generate quantitative data to assess student learning and to drive improvements in the Composition Program.
- Write 2 essays of 1,000-words each, minimum, presenting analytical arguments based on fiction, non-fiction, drama, or poetry readings provided by the instructor through online resources.