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by preparing written work throughout the course

you employ invention techniques to generate ideas

you apply the writing process

you revise your work as needed

you analyze the writing situation

you focus on content while revising

you edit for mechanics

you critique your own writing and other's writing

by completing your written work throughout the course

you employ principles of agreement

you use correct tenses

you correct grammatical errors in written material

you capitalize words correctly

you punctuate correctly

you verify spelling

you use the correct words so intended message is clear

by using diverse sentence structures throughout the course

you compose complete sentences to avoid fragments, run-ons, and comma splices

you position modifiers correctly to prevent confusion

you delete unnecessary words

you compose complete sentences using standard English grammar according to established guidelines

you change passive to active voice when appropriate

you write sentences using varied structure appropriate to the audience

you write in parallel structure

by engaging writing resources throughout the writing process

you locate appropriate resources to complete various tasks

you search for information using technology

you exchange feedback with peers in completion of writing assignments

you document sources

by achieving purpose using different types of paragraphs

you employ appropriate organizational patterns

you employ an appropriate point of view

you create a clear topic sentence

you provide support material in paragraphs

you avoid irrelevant or repetitive detail

you use transitions to connect ideas

by critically analyzing multi-disciplinary texts  by creating an annotated bibliography

you comprehend author's purpose

you distinguish between fact and opinion

you evaluate the choice of words, expressions, and style

you analyze tone in text

you evaluate resources and information for accuracy and credibility

you assess the reliability of resources by checking for bias and propaganda

you evaluate information gaps

you critique devices authors use to influence readers

by creating documents that use diverse paragraph structures

you create an introduction

you write a clear thesis or purpose statement

you support the thesis with well-composed body paragraphs

you use transitions to connect paragraphs and ideas within paragraphs

you write a conclusion that effectively summarizes the document while providing resolution

by annotating a variety of texts

you use prior knowledge to comprehend text

you utilize resource materials to enhance understanding of text

you apply knowledge of expository structures to a variety of materials

you identify main ideas and support

you identify text features to locate information and improve comprehension

you paraphrase and summarize text

by demonstrating inference strategies

you consolidate information from multiple sources

you identify images, symbols, and icons central to particular messages

you identify the inferences that strengthen/weaken an argument

you draw logical inferences and conclusions

you draw inferences about values, attitudes, and points of view

by showing evidence of using memory, time management, note-taking, and test-taking strategies

you apply strategies for coping with test anxiety

you practice memory strategies

you practice a variety of note taking strategies

you analyze the effectiveness of note taking strategies

you practice time management strategies

by reading a variety of multidisciplinary texts

you apply word meaning and word analysis/structure strategies such as knowledge of roots, suffixes, and prefixes to understand unfamiliar words

you examine the origin, history, denotation, connotation, and usage of English words and phrases by consulting dictionaries, glossaries, handbooks, and other sources of information about the language

you apply memory techniques to learn new vocabulary

by analyzing materials with visual aids

you interpret diagrams, charts, tables, and graphs

you understand diagrams, charts, tables, and graphs

you evaluate the relationship between the visual aid and the text

you interpret editorial cartoons

you recognize patterns of organization in visual aids

by completing performance assessments

you select and use appropriate rehearsal strategies to prepare for assessment activities

you evaluate assessment performance and modify rehearsal strategies

you distinguish words used in directions

you accurately complete practice and assessment activities

you use the course syllabus to generate an academic study schedule

you access technology and apply reading skills appropriately to compete an assigned academic task

you interpret printed college information resources

by demonstrating comprehension in performance assessments

you adjust reading pace (skimming, scanning, and reading) to readability of text

you adjust rate of reading for purpose of reading

you adjust speed according to difficulty of reading