Fundamental principles of organization and rhetoric; practice in expository writing; selected readings, mainly non-fiction; approximately eight papers required, including one research paper with MLA documentation using library resources. Prerequisite: Passing scores on both the CUNY/ACT Writing Skills Assessment Test and CUNY/ACT Reading Skills Assessment Test.

Offers opportunities to compose a variety of texts for different situations with attention to purpose, audience, context, and conventions. Students will practice analysis and critical reading and thinking with emphasis on college-level research skills and will develop effective processes for reading, writing, and research.