Campus Location:

Course Number and Title:

Effective Date: 2015-51

Georgetown, Dover, Stanton,
Wilmington
ENG 102 Composition and Research

Prerequisite:

ENG 101

Course Credits and Hours:

3 Credits
3 Lecture hours/week
0 Lab hours/week

Course Description:

This college-level course is designed to enhance writing, research,

and speaking skills and to provide academic writing and reasoning
skills to foster lifelong learning.

Required Text(s):

Obtain current text book information at https://www.dtcc.edu/studentresources/bookstores or www.dtcc.edu/allschedules or by visiting the

bookstore. You will need to know the course number and section.

Additional Materials:

USB drive or other storage device

Method of Instruction:

Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Online

Core Course Performance Objectives:

1. Access, retrieve, and evaluate data from academic secondary sources needed for effective
research writing. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
2. Compose and revise information-based documents for diverse audiences and purposes.
(CCC 1, 2, 3, 5)
3. Use strategies necessary to deliver effective oral presentation(s) for diverse audiences. (CCC
1, 2, 3, 4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies (CCC)at the end of the syllabus. Course objectives are
coded to the competency(cies) they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives:
1. Access, retrieve, and evaluate data from academic secondary sources needed for effective
research writing.
1.1 Identify and use the librarys computerized systems.
1.2 Locate, select, and evaluate reputable sources of information.
1.3 Demonstrate ability to read technical content critically.

2. Compose and revise documents for diverse audiences and purposes.

2.1 Apply an organization strategy throughout the writing process.
2.2 Develop and support an original thesis.
2.3 Use source materials as a basis for refutation.
2.4 Summarize, paraphrase, and quote sources as appropriate for the writing task.
2.5 Employ American Psychological Association (APA) documentation in written, visual,
and spoken communication.
3. Use strategies necessary to deliver effective oral presentation(s) for diverse audiences.
3.1 Adapt content from a research-based document into presentation(s).
3.2 Demonstrate appropriate vocal skills, including pronunciation, rate, and tone.
3.3 Demonstrate appropriate non-verbal skills, including eye contact, posture, and enthusiasm.
3.4 Integrate relevant visual material into presentation(s).
Evaluation Criteria/Policies:
Students will demonstrate proficiency on all Core Course Performance Objectives at least to the
75 percent level to successfully complete the course. The grade will be determined using the
College Grading System:
92 100=
83 91 =
75 82 =
0 74 =

A
B
C
F

Students should refer to the Student Handbook for information on Academic Standing Policy,
Academic Honesty Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to
their academic progress.
Core Curriculum Competencies: (The competencies every graduate will develop)
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7.

Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Demonstrate effective problem solving and reasoning skills.
Work effectively in groups of people from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrate ethical and professional understanding and conduct.
Apply appropriate information literacy skills to locate, evaluate, and use information
effectively.
Use computer technology appropriate to the field.
Use scientific and mathematical reasoning appropriate to the technology.