ENGL 1007 English Reading and Writing Workshop

This workshop develops college-level reading and writing proficiency through active strategies, drafting, revision, and peer collaboration. The student will analyze and evaluate complex texts to compose organized, thesis-driven essays. Emphasis is placed on integrating evidence using proper MLA documentation, refining syntax, and responding critically to diverse readings. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010. (2 lect.)

Credits

2 credits

Major Topics

• The writing process
• Paragraphs
• Essays
• Critical reading skills
• Sentence/paragraph structure
• Grammar
• Punctuation

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Apply previewing, annotating, drafting, revising, and collaborating with peers to develop and refine ideas in response to college-level texts.

2. Compose paragraphs and essays with clear thesis statements, explicit topic sentences, logical organization, focused support (including evidence from readings), effective syntax/diction, and appropriate grammar, punctuation, and MLA documentation.

3. Comprehend college-level texts by locating main ideas and key details, paraphrasing/summarizing, making inferences, identifying organizational patterns and rhetorical features (e.g., purpose, audience, thesis, transitions), and expanding academic vocabulary through context and analysis.

4. Evaluate college-level texts for content, credibility, bias, evidence quality, author's intent, and relevance, while connecting ideas across readings or to personal knowledge.

5. Use evidence from readings to support thesis-driven writing, incorporating paraphrasing and quote integration to strengthen arguments and respond thoughtfully to texts.