ENG 099 - Support for Academic Writing and Research

2 equivalent hours - Two hours lecture weekly; one term.
Collaborate with the instructor to obtain extra support in developing critical writing, reading, and thinking strategies. Obtain extra support in specific writing skills at the sentence and essay levels with an emphasis on the research process. Develop and implement strategies and tools that promote academic success.

Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in ACL 040 or appropriate placement into ENG 101A or permission of the department chair.

Corequisite(s): ENG 101A .

Note: Students who earn a grade of C or better in ENG 101A will earn a passing grade in ENG 099 and progress to ENG 102 . Students who earn a grade of D in ENG 101A will earn a passing grade in ENG 099 and will be eligible to take ENG 101 or may choose to repeat both ENG 099 and ENG 101A . Typically offered at MC, AM, GB, and OL; fall, spring, and summer terms.

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Practice analytical skills, including close reading, textual analysis, and rhetorical analysis, and investigate how cultural, social, and historical contexts shape texts.
Identify the characteristics of clear thesis statements, strong topic sentences, effective transitions, and focused and organized writing.
Identify appropriate modes of exposition and effective communication strategies for an academic audience.
Self-assess approach to writing and create a flexible writing process that uses prewriting, planning, drafting, and revising strategies.
Explain key steps of the research process by finding, selecting, and evaluating appropriate sources; identifying MLA conventions for incorporating and documenting primary and secondary source material; and using source material in an ethical way.
Identify Standard English grammar, punctuation, and mechanics; identify appropriate stylistic options according to audience and purpose; and create a self-inventory of common errors in grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Use non-cognitive and self-management skills to improve academic success.
Identify and use campus resources to encourage academic success.