Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course introduces students to research strategies and skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress purpose, audience, and persuasive/argumentative writing. Proficiency in essay writing is required for a passing grade, and students must have a C or better in ENG 121 before they will be admitted to ENG 122. Technology skills required (creating, storing, and sending word-processed files, using the Internet, etc.) This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-CO1. Prerequisite(s): ENG 090 with a grade of C or better or placement test. No exceptions to course prerequisite will be allowed. Three credits.

Pre-Req: DSPR 0800 and DSPW 0800 or acceptable placement scores Co-Req: None A course designed to emphasize the development of writing skills applied to different purposes with emphasis on logic, organization, levels of usage, information gathering, and audience awareness. Familiarity with basic essay form and outlining techniques is assumed.