English Composition I

Required Text

Goss, T. P., Klatt, T. C., & Ames, A. V. (2012). How I write: A guide to academic writing.
Kansas City, MO: Grantham University.

Klatt, T. C., Goss, T. P., & Ames, A. V. (2012). Writing and documenting in APA: A concise guide
for GU students. Kansas City, MO: Grantham University.

Goss, T. P., & Goss, S. M. (2012). Writing elements: A quick guide to grammar and usage. Kansas
City, MO: Grantham University.

These eBooks are built into the course and can also be downloaded here:

How I write: A guide to academic writing download

Writing and documenting in APA: A concise guide for GU students download
Writing elements: A quick guide to grammar and usage download
 Course Description
This course develops written communication skills with emphasis on understanding the
writing process, analyzing readings, and practicing writing for personal and professional
applications.

Course Objectives
Incorporate writing components appropriate to a collegiate level essay
Evaluate how the writing process is used in ones own writing
Analyze the role of reading and writing in ones academic and professional career
Apply strategies to achieve clarity and effective style in writing
Differentiate between different writing patterns (rhetorical modes)
Understand strategies and guidelines for writing an effective research paper

Tentative Schedule
Week 1 "Writing With Purpose"
Week 2 "Narrative Writing"
Week 3 "Making a Plan"
Week 4 "Comparing and
Contrasting Ideas"
Week 5 "Persuasive Writing"
Read "Writing With Purpose"
Read "EBSCO Tutorial"
Watch Lecture "Introduction"
Watch Lecture "EBSCO Tutorial"
Discussion "Introduction to Course"
Assignment "Prewriting"
Read "Narrative Writing"
Read "Writing Elements"
Watch "This Thing Called Writing"
Discussion "Putting Good Writing into Practice"
Assignment "Descriptive Writing and Grammar
Review"
Read "Making a Plan"
Watch "Academic Integrity"
Discussion "Narratives"
Assignment "Topic Selection"
Read "Comparing and Contrasting"
Watch "Thinking Academically"
Discussion "Reflection on the First Four Weeks"
Assignment "Narrative Essay"
Read "Persuasive Writing"
Watch "The Art of Persuasion"
Discussion "Academic Writing"
Assignment "Invention and Organization"

Week 6 "Research and
Documentation"
Week 7 "Proofreading and
Revision"
Week 8 "Moving Forward"
Read "Research and Documentation"
Watch "Research: Finding and Using Evidence to
Support Your Writing"
Discussion "Persuasion"
Assignment "Persuasive Rough Draft"
Read "Proofreading and Revision"
Watch "The Revision Process"
Discussion "Revision and Proofreading"
Assignment "Revision Plan"
Read "Moving Forward"
Watch "The End is Only the Beginning"
Discussion "Reflection"
Assignment "Persuasive Final Draft"

Grading Policy
Discussions 40%
Assignments 40%
Narrative Essay 10%
Persuasive Final Draft 10%

Expected Student Workload

The following table outlines the academic effort required for you to be successful in this
course. While the times in the table are approximate, it is presented to help with your
time management. If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to your
instructor or student advisor.

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 3.0

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0
1
Readings 0.3

Preparation Discussions 2.0

Assignments 7.5
 Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 1.6

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

2 Readings 0.3

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 6.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 1.4

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

3 Readings 1.0

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 3.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 1.2

Online Discussions 3.0

4 Assignments 0.0

Readings 0.3
Preparation
Discussions 2.0
 Assignments 9.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 1.5

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

5 Readings 1.0

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 6.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 1.2

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

6 Readings 1.0

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 18.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 1.0

Online Discussions 3.0

7
Assignments 0.0

Preparation Readings 0.3

 Discussions 2.0

Assignments 3.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 1.2

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

8 Readings 0.0

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 18.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Click here to review institutional policies and procedures.