EL514: Academic Research and Writing I (4 units, 4
credits)
Ethel
Azariah, Adjunct Instructor in ESL
Fall
2004 Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to combine the content of a specified Individualized Distance Learning (IDL) course with a presentation of skills and strategies necessary for developing competency in academic research writing. Skills range from organizing a paragraph to writing a research paper, with a focus on the assignments of the IDL course.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
• Develop writing skills
• Develop writing style
• Gain experience in writing academic research papers
COURSE
FORMAT:
Class time will be spent building writing skills using a
variety of activities, including ESL and IDL content. In addition to the four
hours of class time, students will be expected to complete an additional four
hours of lab time which focuses on writing skills.
REQUIRED
READING:
O'Donnell, Theresa and Judith Paiva. Independent Writing. Boston: Heinle & Heinle, 1993.
RECOMMENDED
READING: None.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Homework assignments will be limited to the papers in the
IDL course, which will vary from term to term.
PREREQUISITE:
Students must be concurrently registered in a specified IDL course and EL513:
Writing Lab.
RELATIONSHIP
TO CURRICULUM: Meets partial requirements to advance from the ESL Program.
FINAL
EXAMINATION: ESL Exit Exam.