ENGL 1200 Writing II

Below are the outcomes as defined by the English Studies department for this course. At the end of our course, successful students will, in particular, be able to: 

• demonstrate in their writing a knowledge of rhetoric, uses of evidence, process-oriented writing, and academic community as related to the course topic of cultural heritage and curatorial activism;

• articulate importance of and employ a variety of research methods and genres;

• obtain and evaluate reference materials, books, and articles, among any other sources needed;

• employ MLA or APA citation formats properly; and

• develop insights effectively through written and oral communication.

FSU First-Year Writing Program

First Year Writing Goals and Objectives

The first-year writing sequence at Fitchburg State, consisting of ENGL 1100 Writing I and ENGL 1200 Writing II, provides the undergraduate student with the foundation necessary for critical thinking through academic writing. Together, these courses afford a continuous space in which students cultivate the skills of argumentation, uses of evidence, analysis, close reading of texts (in any number of forms), and revision as essential elements of the college-level writing process.

ENGL 1200: Writing II

Writing II expands upon the argumentative and analytical emphases of Writing I (of which it is a necessary extension). It will foster research-based composition (with or without a thematic focus). 

By the end of Writing II, students should:

• Demonstrate in their prose a knowledge of rhetoric, argumentation, uses of evidence, process-oriented writing, and academic community

• Employ a variety of research methods and genres (including, but not limited to, interview, annotated bibliography, fieldwork, archival work, multimedia, etc.)

• Obtain reference materials, books, and articles through the Fitchburg State library’s search engines and databases

• Become familiar with the latest information technologies pertinent to their research

• Adopt either APA or MLA citation format and use properly