ENGL 102 - Composition and Literature

ENGL 102 Discussion Board Forums (2)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student will reply to at least 1 classmate’s thread. For Discussion Board Forum 1, the thread must be 250–300 words and the reply must be 250–300 words. For Discussion Board Forum 2, the thread must be 100–150 words and the reply must be 75–100 words. Both the thread and the reply must demonstrate correct, formal writing style. (MLOs: A, B, C, D, G, H, I)

ENGL 102 Fiction Essay (with Thesis and Outline)

The student will compose a 750-word essay (3–4 pages) that compares and contrasts 2 stories from the Fiction Unit. The essay must focus on 1 or more of the elements of fiction that is covered in the course. The essay must include a title page, thesis statement, and outline followed by the essay. The student will have the opportunity to receive instructor feedback by submitting the thesis and outline prior to the essay. (MLOs: A, B, C, D, F, G)

ENGL 102 Poetry Essay (with Thesis and Outline)

The student will compose a 750-word essay (3–4 pages) that analyzes 1 piece of poetry covered in the Poetry Unit. The essay must include a title page, thesis statement, and outline followed by the essay. The student will have the opportunity to receive instructor feedback by submitting the thesis and outline prior to the essay. (MLOs: A, B, C, D, F, G)

ENGL 102 Research Paper (with Thesis, Outline, Draft, and Bibliography)

The student will compose a final research paper of at least 1,500 words (5–7 pages) that incorporates a minimum of 6 citations, including the primary source and at least 5 secondary, scholarly sources. The research paper must have a title page, thesis statement, and outline followed by the paper and a correctly documented works cited page. The student will have the opportunity to receive instructor feedback by submitting the thesis, outline, draft, and bibliography prior to the research paper. (MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

ENGL 102 Pre-Tests (3)

In the module/week before each test, the student will take a pre-test that will help him/her prepare for the subsequent test. Each pre-test will be open-book/open-notes; consist of 20 multiple-choice, true/false, and matching questions; and have a 1-hour time limit. The student may take each pre-test as many times as he/she likes until the due date. The final attempt will be counted toward the final grade. (MLOs: C, F, H, I)

ENGL 102 Tests (3)

The student will take 3 tests. Each test will be open-book/open-notes; consist of 50 multiple-choice, true/false, and reading comprehension questions; and have a 1-hour and 30-minute time limit. Unlike the pre-tests, the student may only take each test once. (MLOs: C, F, H, I)