By the end of this course, I will be able to…
① Writing for Inquiry, Belonging, and Self-Development:
Conduct inquiry by asking questions to investigate a topic, issue, or idea
Build academic arguments driven by inquiry
Explore our experiences, goals, interests, and purpose at SFSU
② Rhetorical Knowledge:
Identify the purpose, audience, and genre in our writing and the writing of others
Practice revising to better align with our purpose, audience, or genre
③ Information Literacy:
Read actively and practice a range of reading strategies
Integrate ideas and information from readings effectively in our writing
Locate, evaluate, and use information ethically in our writing
④ Writing Processes:
Use writing processes and strategies for generating and refining ideas
Collaborate with faculty and peers to brainstorm, revise, edit, and proofread writing projects
⑤ Reflection and Metacognition:
Reflect about how we learn so that we become proficient learners
Develop “habits of mind” such as curiosity, openness, engagement, persistence, flexibility, and responsibility
⑥ Social Justice and Identity:
Better understand the connections between language and identity
Think critically about relevant issues related to your identity, your community, and your culture