ESL 3302

1. Identify and use a process approach to writing by learning

1.1. Generate ideas throught free-writing, mind mapping, pair and small group discussion

1.2. Draft and revise independently, with special emphasis on the ability to:

1.2.1. revise ideas for depth, clarity, and organization using ARMS (Add, Remove, Move, Substitute) and other principles for organizing ideas such as mind mapping or outlinimg

1.2.2. revise the appearance of your draft by correcting, formatting and mechanics

1.2.3. revise writing within and between paragraphs to improve coherence

1.2.3.1. by recognizing and employing accurate sentance structure

1.2.3.2. by striving for more accurate and effective word choice

1.3. Give and receive feedback in peer evaluation excercises

2. Identify and use rhetorical forms best suited to purpose and thesis

2.1. Rhetorical patterns of organization such as problem/solution, cause and effect, and exemplification

2.2. Principles for ordering ideas such as old before new information

2.3. Effective introductions and conclusions

2.4. Paragraph development patterns (inductive versus deductive organizations)

3. Develop self- and audience awareness by learning to use writing as a tool for

3.1. Discovering and exploring what matters

3.2. Aligning feelings, interests, and values with academic pursuits

3.3. Cultivating personal voice to skillfully express ideas in a manner that meets the expectations of an academic audience

4. Relate general writing skills to discipline-specific writing requirements

5. Apply the process approach to the writing of a short research paper

5.1. Use critical reading and thinking to evaluate source material for accuracy, relevance, reliability, and credibility

5.2. Integrate source material into your writing

5.3. Use a variety of attribution techniques

5.4. Use different types of evidence

5.5. Use proper formatting for the style being used (APA or MLA)

6. Learn to recognize and avoid plagiarism.