By the end of the first semester, students should be able to:
1) Identify, summarize, and analyze the arguments of
others; and summarize, paraphrase, and quote the
ideas of others in support of their own arguments.
2) Formulate topics appropriate to writing assignments.
3) Find and cite appropriate sources for an assignment.
4) Shape unified paragraphs and connect them to achieve
flow.
5) Control a five-page critical/analytical essay using more
than one source.
6) Use informal writing techniques (freewrites, responses,
field notes, postings): writing to learn.
7) Use editing/revising techniques, including responding to
advice from peer review and conferences with the
instructor.
8) Follow and contribute to in-class and online discussions.
9) Lead a discussion or present work orally.