ENG 111 - Research Strategies

Institution:

Jefferson Community College

Subject:

English

Description:

ENG 111 is designed for students who wish to develop sophisticated skills and strategies for today's research writing in academic disciplines. Students acquire a broad and in-depth proficiency in navigating the complexities of contemporary research assignments. This highly interactive course focuses on strategies for locating sources in library databases and on the web; evaluating sources; paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting diverse source material; synthesizing researched material into coherent paragraphs with student commentary; and documenting sources by using MLA-style parenthetical citations, signal phrases, and works cited. This course is an accompaniment to Research and Composition and therefore requires previous enrollment or co-enrollment in English 101 or ENG 100. Pre/Co-requisite: ENG 100 or 101. 1 cr. 1 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ENG 111, approved by Academic Affairs on 09/30/2010).

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sunyjefferson.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 786-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.