Department of English

First Year Writing Program

Guidelines for ENC1102

All ENC1102 assignments and activities should be directed toward fulfilling the following course objectives.

Four Major Writing Projects

Core 1 - Analysis of an Argument

Students should be able to:

Assignment

After reading two texts dealing with a (this can be local or personal) controversial issue, write a short essay (3 pages) in which you respond to the ideas presented in one of those texts. As you respond discuss:

Note: Remember that "texts" can mean film, essays, editorials, speeches, poetry, art.

Core 2 - Inquiry and Discovery

Students should be able to:

Assignment

Write a short essay (3-5 pages) in which you respond to the data you have collected. As you respond answer the following questions for your audience (the Orlando community):

Core 3 - Creative Positioning

Students should be able to:

Assignment

Create a format to present your understanding of the multiple view points that surround your research problem:

Choose sources to present, as well as your project's format. Along with your project, submit a 3 page essay that integrates and evaluates other view points and merges your perspective with the sources you have chosen.

Note: Instructors must include workshops that practice paraphrasing, summarizing, direct quoting, as well as documentation formatting in Core 3 classes.

Core 4 - Argue a workable "truth"

Students should be able to:

Assignment

Write an argument that offers a viable solution, an alternative approach, or a transitional position to the problem your research defines. Your argument should be culturally or socially significant to your audience. Include a minimum of (instructor's choice) different sources in your text. Document all primary and secondary sources.