Composition I

Course Description

The course in Writing introduces the student to the basic style of technical writing. Exercises include written descriptions of both objects and processes, and the preparation of a technical report on an approved topic.

Course Aims

1. The stages of writing such as prewriting and brainstorming
2. The concepts of topic, topic sentence, and controlling idea
3. The importance of unity and coherence in a paragraph
4. The concept of chronological development, and adverbial clauses of time and place

Learning Outcomes:

1. Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course.
2. By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
3. Apply their knowledge of the writing process stages
4. Practice techniques for generating ideas such as keeping a journal, brainstorming and free-writing
5. Identify the topic of the paragraph
6. Write a good topic sentence with a controlling idea
7. Add supporting ideas to clarify the main idea
8.  Write a unified and coherent paragraph
9. Write a narrative paragraph and organize ideas using chronological development and adverbial clauses of time and sequence