composition ii : class presentation

Composition IIMaría del Carmen Boloña

Course goals

• Analytical Reading

• Academic Writing

• Research Skills

The Reading Process

The Know - How

Academic Writing Skills Development

• Examine different types of texts and

• Genres of writing

Most common essay types

A narrative essay Tells story / An account of events

A descriptive essay Used to create a vivid image of a personplace or thing

An expository essay It may tell how to make or do somethingreport on an experience or explore an idea/conveys information

An argumentative essay The writer takes stand on a controversial topic and attemps to change a reader’s opinion or move him/her to take action

A research paper An extended argumentative essay moreobjective in style and based on aninvestigation of sources and evidence

Elements of Literary Genres

• Elements of fiction

• Elements of poetry

• Elements of drama

Research Skills

• Critical Reading

• Writing Methods

• Library Skills

Academic Writing

• Essay Writing

• Research Essay

Outcomes

- Writing in order to learn- Deepen and broaden your knowledge of the basic analytical,

rethorical and technical skills- Learn and implement the design of the research paper, citation

and the annotated bibliography

- Gain experience in writing analytical papers and expertise in

research- Learn and develop professional competencies through

collaborative learning environments in class and/or through ICA.

Grading

Attendance and participation 20% - Bear in mind, there is a correlation between attendance and participation.

Quizzes: 10%

Final Presentations: 20 %

Mid term and Final exams : 50%

ScaleA B C D F90 – 100 80-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60