Delaware Technical Community College

Campus Location

Georgetown

Effective Date

2022-52

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ENG 101

Course Credits and Hours

3 credit(s)

3 lecture hours/week

0 lab hours/week

Course Description

In this course, students will expand on the skills learned in ENG 101 to develop and enhance writing, research, and speaking skills. Students will complete informative, analytical, and thesis-driven argumentative writing assignments that will require them to read and systematically evaluate a variety of sources and to employ effective research methods to complete a capstone research project. Students will explore and practice research techniques that prepare them for conducting research across academic disciplines and in their careers.

Additional Materials

USB drive or other storage device

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Disclaimer

none

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

Locate, retrieve, and evaluate data from a variety of primary and secondary sources including general news articles, academic sources, web sources, and technical publications needed for effective research writing. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
Compose and revise information-based documents for diverse audiences and purposes. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
Design and deliver effective oral presentation(s), video recording(s), or multimodal content for diverse audiences. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

Locate, retrieve, and evaluate data from a variety of primary and secondary sources including general news articles, academic sources, web sources, and technical publications needed for effective research writing. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
1. Investigate open-ended research questions on a focused topic that support critical inquiry.

2. Develop effective search terms to locate sources.

3. Locate, select, and evaluate current, relevant, authoritative, accurate, and purposeful sources of information.

4. Read technical and non-technical content critically.
Compose and revise research-based documents for diverse audiences and purposes. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
1. Apply the recursive writing process including the steps of planning, drafting, and revising.

2. Develop and support an original thesis.

3. Apply organizational strategies to research-based writing.

4. Compose research-based documents using primary and secondary source materials.

5. Summarize, paraphrase, and quote sources as appropriate for the writing task.

6. Demonstrate knowledge of documentation techniques by employing American Psychological Association (APA) style for written, visual, and spoken communication.
Design and deliver effective oral presentation(s), video recording(s), or multimodal content for diverse audiences. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5)
1. Adapt content from a research-based document into presentation(s), video recording(s) or multimodal content.

2. Design presentation(s), video recording(s) or multimodal content using technology, resources, and principles.

3. Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal oral presentation skills appropriate to assigned tasks.

4. Demonstrate audience awareness.

5. Integrate relevant audio or visual material into presentation(s), video recording(s) or multimodal content.

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100	=	A
80-89	=	B
70-79	=	C
0-69	=	F

Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade

Calculated using the following weighted average

Assignments	Evaluation Measure (Formative/Summative) and Percentage of Final Grade		Total
Exploratory Research Writing	Formative: Plans, Drafts, and/or Revisions for Exploratory Research Writing	5%	20%
	Summative: Exploratory Research Essay Minimum of two (2) academic sources, three to four (3-4) pages of content (excluding APA front and back matter).	15%
Informative Research Writing	Formative: Plans, Drafts, and/or Revisions for Informative Research Writing	10%	30%
	Summative: Informative Research Essay Minimum of two (2) credible sources; four to six (4-6) pages of content (excluding APA front and back matter)	20%
Argumentative Research Writing	Formative: Plans, Drafts, and/or Revisions for Argumentative Research Writing	15%	40%
	Summative: Argumentative Research Paper A minimum of six (6) credible sources; seven to eight (7-8) pages of content (excluding APA front and back matter).	25%
Oral/Multimodal Presentation(s) Additional mini presentation(s) are optional. If assigned, they should be evaluated as formative assessment(s) in any chosen unit(s).	Formative: Plans, Drafts, and/or Revisions for Oral/Multimodal Presentation	3%	10%
	Summative: Oral/Multimodal Presentation 5–8-minute final presentation showcasing content from the Argumentative Research paper	7%
Total:	33% Formative 67% Summative		100%

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

Apply clear and effective communication skills.
Use critical thinking to solve problems.
Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.

Minimum Technology Requirements

Minimum technology requirements for online, hybrid, video conferencing and web conferencing courses.

ENG 102 Composition II

Credits

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