ENGL 113 - Introduction to Academic Writing Credits: 3

This is an introductory writing course designed to increase students’ writing proficiency to the level required in ENGL 114, a course that fulfills the General Education writing requirement. ENG 113 focuses on the writing process and provides an introduction to the kinds of critical and analytical writing that will be required in ENGL 114. Students will read and respond to a variety of texts and strengthen their ability to develop a clear and focused argument. Particular attention is paid to essential writing skills, such as the ability to generate ideas, create a clear and focused argument, develop focused paragraphs, use sources and create error-free sentences. There will also be a sustained focus on grammar and usage so that students are better prepared for the rigor of ENGL 114. This course DOES NOT fulfill the writing requirement. This course is NOT OPEN to students who have successfully completed ENG 114.

Prerequisite(s): Writing placement score of 2