WR 115 Intro to College Writing
Introduces college level critical inquiry in academic and professional reading and writing. WR 115 students critically read, summarize, and respond in paragraph format. Students develop expository essay writing skills, review conventions, and use individual and collaborative processes. Note: This course does not satisfy institutional writing requirements for the degree seeking or transfer student.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Placement in
WR 115 is determined by pre-enrollment testing (CPT) or by passing
WR 095 or ENL 095W (College Writing Fundamentals for ELLs) with a grade of C or better. Students may challenge their mandatory placement, with an advisor's approval, by signing a self-placement form through their counselor.
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If this section is a Writing LAB, students are required to attend a Writing Lab Orientation at the beginning of the term. Orientation times and dates can be found at: <A HREF=http://www.linnbenton.edu/go/writinglab>www.linnbenton.edu/go/writinglab</A>
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AAS Communication,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Write thoughtful, clear, and focused paragraphs and essays for a variety of purposes. Illustrate critical reading by clearly summarizing, paraphrasing, and directly quoting. Distinguish your ideas from others' ideas in your writing. Focus a main point and develop this main point clearly and logically using examples and illustrations in a well-organized essay. Revise writing using standard college editing and proofreading conventions (grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation).