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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr. Focuses on writing essentials that will build confidence in writing for a variety of purposes. Examines the role that language mastery plays using discussion, reading, lectures, and extensive writing practice. Presents and reinforces all sentence concepts in the context of student-written paragraphs and longer pieces of writing. Applies all concepts directly to both academic and workplace writing and are also connected to outside reading.
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2.00 Credits
1 cr. Covers the mechanical and linguistic aspects of writing and other skills needed in college writing courses. Course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
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3.00 Credits
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. An introduction to WR 121, this course focuses on writing well-developed, unified, coherent paragraphs, and formulating and developing a main idea in the composition of short, expository essays. Explores techniques for generating and controlling topic sentences, selecting and incorporating supporting details, and creating coherence within and between paragraphs. Reinforces competency in sentence writing skills and accepted conventions of grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling in the context of paragraphs and short essays.
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3.00 Credits
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Emphasizes clear, detailed, informative writing, critical thinking, and active reading. Prerequisite: Ability to organize thoughts and competency in standard written English as demonstrated by (a) qualifying score on a standard placement test or (b) grade of C or better in WR 115 or (c) grade of C or better in COM 051. (May be offered via distance education.)
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3.00 Credits
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Focuses on the writing of logical, effective argumentative prose; use of stylistic elements; awareness of and consideration for different audiences; elementary research and citation skills; and critical reading. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in WR 121. (May be offered via distance education.)
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3.00 Credits
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Emphasizes the acquisition and evaluation of evidence; integration of source material and personal opinion; and a process research method as well as appropriate process forms for developing and writing an analytical/argumentative research paper. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in WR 121 and WR 122. (May be offered via distance education.)
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3.00 Credits
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Covers writing a variety of reports. Addresses issues of organization, supplements, bibliography, illustration, and document design. Emphasizes detailed, factual content, objective presentation, and a defined purpose for specific readers. For some programs, WR 227 is the only writing course required at Chemeketa other than WR 121. Therefore, there is a research component to the course that incorporates formal documentation. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in WR 121 or BA 214.(May be offered via distance education.)
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4.00 Credits
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr. Introduces the basic elements of the short story, the process of creating short stories, and the workshop system used to share and discuss the work of peers. Includes the creation and revision of at least one new short story. (Note: Focuses on short stories rather than novels or portions of novels.) Prerequisite: WR 121 or consent of instructor. (May be offered via distance education.)
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4.00 Credits
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr. Introduces the basic elements of poetry, the process of creating original poems, and the workshop system used to share and discuss the work of peers. Students will create and revise several new poems of their own. Prerequisite: WR 121 or consent of instructor. (May be offered via distance education.)
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4.00 Credits
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr. Introduces the basic elements of play scripts, the process of creating original short plays, and the play lab system used to share and discuss the work of peers. Students will create and revise at least one new short play of their own. Prerequisite: WR 121 or consent of instructor. (May be offered via distance education.)
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