EN100W: Fundamentals of English/Writing
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EN100W - Fundamentals of English - Writing
This course incorporates the writing process approach, providing time and opportunities for writers in the student-instructor/student-student conferencing process.
EN100W Syllabus
EN100W Calendar of Events
GCC English Tutor Schedule
GCC English Tutor Schedule - TBA
JUNE 30, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
Click on the following link to complete the required critical thinking essay activity.
JUNE 30, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JUNE 30, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JULY 5, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
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JULY 5, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JULY 5, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JULY 7, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
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JULY 7, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JULY 7, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JULY 12, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
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JULY 12, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JULY 12, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JULY 13, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
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JULY 13, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JULY 13, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JULY 14, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
Click on the following link to complete the required critical thinking essay activity.
JULY 14, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JULY 14, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY
JULY 18, 2011 - DESCRIPTIVE PRACTICE ESSAYS
JULY 18, 2011 - DESCRIPTIVE PRACTICE ESSAYS
Click on the following links to complete the required descriptive essay activities:
DESCRIPTIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1
DESCRIPTIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2
Click on the following links to complete the required descriptive essay activities:
DESCRIPTIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1
DESCRIPTIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2
JULY 19, 2011 - INFORMATIVE PRACTICE ESSAYS
JULY 19, 2011 - INFORMATIVE PRACTICE ESSAYS
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INFORMATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1
INFORMATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2
Click on the following links to complete the required informative essay activities:
INFORMATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1
INFORMATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2
JULY 20, 2011 - NARRATIVE PRACTICE ESSAYS
JULY 20, 2011 - NARRATIVE PRACTICE ESSAYS
Click on the following links to complete the required narrative essay activities:
NARRATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1
NARRATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2
Click on the following links to complete the required narrative essay activities:
NARRATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1
NARRATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2
JULY 21 - HOLIDAY - LIBERATION DAY!
JULY 21 - HOLIDAY LIBERATION DAY!
JULY 22, 2011 - ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS
JULY 22, 2011 - ARGUMENTATIVE PRACTICE ESSAYS
Click on the following links to complete the required argumentative essay activities:
ARGUMENTATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1
ARGUMENTATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2
Click on the following links to complete the required argumentative essay activities:
ARGUMENTATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1
ARGUMENTATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2
EN100W Final Composition Practice Topics
EN100W Vocabulary Building Activity
EN100W Test Dates
EN100W Test Dates
1. Handout Final Topics - July 26, 2011
2. Final Composition Exam - July 28, 2011
3. SERT Final Exam - July 29, 2011
1. Handout Final Topics - July 26, 2011
2. Final Composition Exam - July 28, 2011
3. SERT Final Exam - July 29, 2011
Writing Process
Proofreaders' marks
Click on the following links to view more information on writing effective essays
Click on the following links to view more information on writing effective essays:
Expository Informative Essays
Expository (Informative) Essays:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/02/
Expository Essay Topics:
http://712educators.about.com/od/essaysparagraphspapers/a/gen_expository.htm
Descriptive Essays
Descriptive Essays:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/03/
Descriptive Essay Topics:
http://www.educationalwriting.net/resource_center/Essays/Topics/Descriptive_Essay_Topic.htm
Narrative Essays
Narrative Essays:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/04/
Narrative Essay Prompts:
Argumentative Essays
Argumentative (Persuasive) Essays:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/05/
Argumentative Essay Topics:
http://www.goodessaytopics.com/argumentative-essay-topics.html
COMMON MISTAKES IN WRITING
COMMON MISTAKES IN WRITING
Common Mistakes of English Grammar, Mechanics, and Punctuation
RUN-ON SENTENCES
WRITING THE CONTROLLING IDEA/ORGANIZING AND DEVELOPING SUPPORT
WRITING THE CONTROLLING IDEA/ORGANIZING AND DEVELOPING SUPPORT
Click here to view information on writing the controlling idea/organizing and developing support.
Click here to view information on writing the controlling idea/organizing and developing support.
REVISING AND EDITING
MIDTERM AND FINAL SELF-REFLECTIONS
MIDTERM AND FINAL SELF-REFLECTIONS
Address the quality of your work in meeting the following:
1. Full and active attendance
2. Preparation and participation
3. Completion of course requirements
4. Growth in understanding of course content
Given your assessment of your work, what grade do you believe you deserve for this course?
Address the quality of your work in meeting the following:
1. Full and active attendance
2. Preparation and participation
3. Completion of course requirements
4. Growth in understanding of course content
Given your assessment of your work, what grade do you believe you deserve for this course?
