What are the Goals of the Course?

•   Introduction to college level writing and reading.

•   Critical thinking and analysis skills.

•   Becoming comforatble with college academic work.

Develop Habits for Learning

•   To develop arguments and support them (respecting other’s perspectives).

•   To learn/improve communication skills.

•   Critical reading and exploration.

•   Accuracy and thoroughness.

•   Keep notes and records.

What are the ground rules?

•   Attendance

•   Participation

•   Respect

•   Discretion

•   Academic integrity

What is the Approach?

Learn through discussion, reading, writing, and exposition.

Writing

•   Informal- Journal - Notes, discussions, reflections.

•   Formal - Papers, proposals, bibliographies, essay.