20801202English 2
Course Information
Description
This course is a continuation of English 1. Students use advanced research skills to write essays that are informative and persuasive in nature and based on topics from the social sciences and humanities. Students conduct research using secondary library resources but also focus on using qualitative methods to conduct primary research, including observation and interviews. MLA format and one other format (APA or Chicago) will be taught. Students will prepare 25-35 pages of polished writing.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-National (CLEP)
Course Competencies
  1. Conduct secondary research from written materials, including scholarly sources
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral, Graphic, and/or Self-Assessment
    Criteria
    Secondary sources are located using library and internet databases that are relevant for scope of research
    Apply distinction between scholarly and non-scholarly sources to research
    Resources are documented through supporting materials such as notes, summaries, and annotated bibliographies

  2. Conduct primary research
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral, Graphic, and/or Self-Assessment
    Criteria
    Use research methods such as surveys, interviews, and observations
    Adhere to ethical standards when adopting primary research methods
    Primary research is documented

  3. Evaluate research methods, data, and source material
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral, Graphic, and/or Self-Assessment
    Criteria
    Identify the research methods used in a given source, such as interviews, experiments, textual analysis, or case studies
    Describe the types of data presented in a research source, including quantitative and qualitative data, and how the data supports the research claims
    Determine effective research methods for different types of research questions
    Analyze the credibility of a source based on its author, publication, and intended audience
    Relate research design, such as sample size, data collection methods, reproducibility, and ethical considerations, to validity of findings

  4. Apply ethical primary and secondary research practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral, Graphic, and/or Self-Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain key ethical concepts related to research, such as plagiarism, informed consent, rights and welfare of human participants, and data privacy, in academic and professional research contexts
    Recognize potential ethical issues in published research, such as bias, misrepresentation, conflicts of interest, data falsification, lack of consent, and lack of transparency
    Demonstrate consistent citation and attribution methods for sources
    Use an academic style guide
    Practice fair and accurate representation of data and findings, avoiding manipulation, fabrication, or selective reporting
    Assess responsibility for maintaining ethical standards in individual and collaborative research

  5. Craft effective research questions
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral, Graphic, and/or Self-Assessment
    Criteria
    Research questions are open-ended, curious, and researchable
    Research questions clarify the scope of inquiry
    Research questions are contextualized within a discipline or topic

  6. Apply a process approach to research and data analysis
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral, Graphic, and/or Self-Assessment
    Criteria
    Outline a basic research process, including defining research questions, identifying sources, collecting data, analyzing findings, and drawing evidence-based conclusions
    Research plan includes timelines and methods for locating, storing, and organizing data (e.g., simple spreadsheets or structured note-taking)
    Collected data is organized using systematic categorization methods
    Use introductory analytical strategies to interpret and synthesize collected qualitative data, such as basic coding or categorizing
    Revise your research process by reworking research questions, data collection methods, or analytical approaches based on initial results

  7. Apply a process-oriented approach to writing
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral, Graphic, and/or Self-Assessment
    Criteria
    Prioritize the writing process over the finished product
    Interpret the assignment instructions for each writing task
    Use flexible strategies for generating ideas, composing multiple drafts, peer-reviewing, revising with feedback, editing, and proofreading
    Demonstrate prewriting strategies, such as brainstorming, clustering, or freewriting
    Demonstrate drafting strategies, such as outlining, writing in chunks, and multiple drafts
    Demonstrate revising strategies such as adding, deleting, and moving content
    Deliver peer feedback while upholding the principles of privacy, academic integrity, and accountability
    Demonstrate editing and proofreading strategies, such as improving sentences and checking for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
    Reflect on the development and effectiveness of your composing processes, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and strategies for improvement

  8. Write a long-format research-driven argument
    Assessment Strategies
    Academic Essay

  9. Apply active and critical reading strategies to a variety of scholarly texts
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral, Graphic, and/or Self-Assessment
    Criteria
    Find, summarize, or visualize the ideas in a text for comprehension
    Identify a text’s audience and rhetorical context to improve comprehension
    Recognize the role of genre, including language and tone
    Ask critical questions about what a text is expressing, why the author wrote it, the meaning of specific words or phrases, or the implications of the content
    Evaluate the evidence, compare the text with other viewpoints, recognize rhetorical devices, draw inferences

  10. Document source material in APA style
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral, Graphic, and/or Self-Assessment
    Criteria
    In-text citations follow the author-date format
    In-text citations are aligned to the reference list
    Page numbers are included for quotes
    In-text citations follow the “And” rule with “and" in the narrative and an ampersand inside the parentheses
    Reference list entries follow APA style for their specific source type (journal, book, web)
    Reference list format uses hanging indents and alphabetical order
    Reference list uses sentence-case for titles
    URL’s are functional and formatted according to APA style

  11. Share research, course content, or creative activity in writing and at least one other mode of academic communication relevant to the discipline
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral, Graphic, and/or Self-Assessment
    Criteria
    Identify modes of academic communication relevant to the discipline other than writing
    Alternate mode chosen aligns with a specific audience
    Alternative mode tone and style align with a specific audience
    Information follows an organizational pattern specific to the alternative mode

  12. Examine strategies to ethically and critically use AI in research practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral, Graphic, and/or Self-Assessment
    Criteria
    Respond to use cases for AI tools in different research contexts
    Describe the biases, limitations, and ethical concerns of AI-generated content and data
    Examine factors like training data, transparency, and potential misrepresentations of information
    Examine the broader ethical implications of using AI in research, including issues such as data privacy, intellectual property rights, accountability, and the potential for misuse or harm
    Develop a framework for transparently integrating AI into your research workflow in a basic or introductory capacity, including proper attribution practices, guidelines for accountability, and responsible innovation

This Outline is under development.