WRIT 095 Basic Expository Writing
This course is an introduction to academic writing that students will need for essays and papers required by all academic areas. It is intended to improve writing skills to meet the standards of college level written communication. Students will review and perfect basic writing techniques; thesis statements, supporting information, conclusions. They will examine and write various writing genres and learn to apply critical thinking skills in both their reading and writing. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to think and write critically and communicate effectively at the college level. Placement is based on accuplacer scores and students will complete an evaluative writing sample at the beginning of the course.