Introductory College Writing

Catalog description

Introduction to writing at the college level with a focus on developing flexibility and skill as a writer. Analysis of texts and arguments in preparation for creating a variety of essays that include personal, analytical, and argumentative writing. Special attention given to the processes of drafting, revision, and reflection. Instruction in and practice of writing conventions such as grammar, mechanics, and citations. Required, with a minimum grade of C, for graduation. There is no prerequisite for this course. Students who do not meet one of the Kansas Board of Regents' placement measures must enroll in a section with additional co-requisite support. The placement measures are as follows: 18+ on ACT Reading AND ACT English; OR 500+ on SAT ERW (Evidence-based Reading and Writing); OR 255+ Accuplacer Reading AND Writing; OR 3.0+ high school cumulative unweighted GPA after five or more semesters; OR 16+ ACT Reading AND ACT English AND B or higher (not B-) in most recent high school English course; OR 2.7+ high school cumulative unweighted GPA after 5 or more semesters AND B or higher (not B-) in most recent high school English course; OR GED® English Score: 160; OR Washburn University Advisor-Assisted Directed Self-Placement