ASC 087- College Writing Preparation
3 Semester Hour Credits

Course Description: Students learn to write plain English in a straightforward way. Emphasis is placed on writing sentences and paragraphs that are clearly and simply stated. Learn to eliminate embarrassing grammatical errors from their writing. The writing skills mastered will give students confidence in writing for other college classes and for writing in the workplace.

Schedule: Fall, spring and summer semesters.This course follows the traditional on-campus schedule for beginning and ending dates.

Delivery Method: Online. Students are not expected to come to campus at any time.

Prerequisite Courses: None

Instructor: Faye Bernstein; email: faye.bernstein@dakotacollege.edu

Textbook: John Langan. Sentence Skills; Form A. 8th ed. McGraw Hill. ISBN: 978-0-07-312374-5

Other Materials: None

You can order your books through the DCB Bookstore.

Course Objectives: It is expected that students will be able to:

• Demonstrate that they understand the importance of using Standard Written English by utilizing it in their writing
• Write documents that simulate on-the-job writing tasks
• Write error-free sentences, solid paragraphs, and well-organized essays.
  

Work Expectations:

• Complete weekly assignments
• Take weekly tests
• Complete writing assignments
• Take final test

Exams - Policies & Procedures:

• All tests are timed and have to be taken in the sequence presented
• Tests cannot be retaken
• Tests are taken online and should be completed in a quiet environment
• Each exam is available for a limited period of time
• Tests can be taken at any time between designated dates and hours
• Tests are from 5-30 minutes long
• Tests consist of true/false, multiple-choice, and short answer questions

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