Fall Semester 2023 - Credit Courses

Composing Mindfully

This course outlines the writing process and the moves particular to academic and workplace writing. Students will move through cycles of reading, discussion, and writing in response to various writing situations. The course emphasizes revising and editing using grammar appropriate to the context. This course will also focus on enhancing college reading and study techniques and offers students extended practice in applying these strategies to a variety of college level materials. Emphasis will be given to developing the critical thinking and reading skills necessary to be a successful writer. Topics covered will also include how to set and meet goals, manage time efficiently, recognize various learning strategies, improve vocabulary, improve test-taking skills, and improve note-taking skills.