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ENG 210 - Writing Term Papers

  • Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENG 100 OR placement in ENG 209-260

Practice in the skills needed in writing research papers and erm"" papers: methods of gathering and evaluating primary and secondary evidence and of presenting arguments in convincing and logical expository prose.

Contact: 3 hours lecture per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ENG 210, the student will be able to:

  • Choose and limit a topic carefully.
  • Write a clear thesis statement.
  • Gather material, using interviews, library print and non print resources, primary and secondary sources.
  • Evaluate material and draw conclusions from evidence.
  • Organize and present ideas convincingly and logically in expository prose.
  • Document in APA, Illinois, or MLA formats.
  • Prepare bibliography/works cited in standard format.