Course Title: English Composition I
Description:
This course helps students develop quality writing skills by explaining and identifying the steps involved in the writing process. This is equivalent to a three credit English Composition I course at most colleges.
Five types of writing are examined in this online course: compare/contrast, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and descriptive. The importance of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling is highlighted. Students also learn research techniques, as well as how to edit and revise their work.
StraighterLine courses are accepted at any college that awards credit for courses approved by the American Council of Education and at StraighterLine's regionally accredited partner colleges. Courses come with up to 10 hours of one-on-one, on-demand, online tutoring.
Goals:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain and identify the steps involved in the writing process.
- Compose a strong thesis statement.
- Organize an essay into a well written introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Evaluate the different types of fictional and non-fictional readings.
- Successfully identify and apply the use of analogy.
- Identify and compose the following types of writing: argumentative, compare/contrast, descriptive, narrative, persuasive, and summary.
- Employ proper research techniques.
- Analyze and judge the validity of the various kinds of reading materials.
- Correctly use the MLA style of citing.
- Summarize and paraphrase without plagiarizing.
- Successfully revise and edit all aspects of an essay.
- Construct grammatically correct sentences.
- Compose sentences and paragraphs with correct spelling and punctuation.
Grading System:
StraighterLine does not apply letter grades. Students earn a score as a percentage of 100%. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.
| Topic | Assessment | Points Available | 1 | Graded Quiz: Transitions | 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graded Quiz: The Kris Chronicles, Part 2: Banana Bread Brainstorm | 20 |
| 2 | Graded Quiz: Good Word Choices Positively Affect Your Writing...Or Is it Effect? | 10 | 2 | Graded Quiz: Homonyms | 15 | 2 | Graded Quiz: Grammar at Dinner | 22 | 2 | Graded Quiz: Cover Letter | 2 | 3 | Graded Quiz: Writing to Your Audience | 30 | 5 | Descriptive Writing Assignment | 21 |
| 5 | Graded Quiz: Building a Better Paragraph | 5 |
| 5 | Graded Quiz: Website Validity | 6 |
| 6 | Comparison/Contrast Writing Assignment | 21 |
| 7 | Personal Narrative Writing Assignment | 21 |
| 8 | Graded Quiz: Text Analysis | 10 |
| 8 | Graded Quiz: A Different Look at the Mail | 8 |
| 8 | Persuasive Writing Assignment | 21 |
| 9 | Graded Quiz: Works Cited | 10 |
| 9 | Argumentative Writing Assignment | 21 |
| 10 | Graded Quiz: Different Perspectives | 6 |
| 10 | Graded Quiz: Be an Editor | 10 |
| Review | Research Writing Assignment | 21 |
School Description:
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These courses are:
- Accepted at thousands of colleges.
- Self-paced and can be started at any time.
- Supported by live, online tutoring up to 24/7.
- 100% online.
StraighterLine courses are real courses that receive real credit from accredited universities. StraighterLine courses are recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE). Most colleges will accept ACE recommended courses for credit. Check with the college in which you would like to eventually enroll.
