ENG 1008Stretch Composing Arguments A

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Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on the First Year Writing placement. Engage in the process of writing and revising texts in a variety of genres in order to enhance your ability to write effectively at the college level. Through a mix of lectures, discussions, workshops, and one-on-one conferences, you’ll develop skills to read critically, summarize ideas, and compose effective arguments. In addition, you’ll practice writing using a variety of digital tools, preparing you to communicate appropriately to a range of diverse audiences. This semester is the first half of a two-semester sequence (ENG 1008 and ENG 1009) that is taught by a single professor and is a prerequisite for ENG 1020. This two-semester sequence is a study-and-process-intensive equivalent to ENG 1010. Students must receive a D or better to continue into ENG 1009.