ENC1102: Argument and Persuasion (LMS)
Instructor: James R. Fleming, PhD Candidate
Textbook(s):
1. Behrens, Laurence and Leonard J. Rosen. Writing and Reading
across the Curriculum. 10th Ed. New York: Longman, 2008
full research paper, from writing a summary, to an annotated
bibliography, which expand into a synthesis, and then a full-scale
research paper.
Students will learn:
2. Faigley, Lester. The Penguin Handbook. 2nd Ed. New York:
Longman, 2006.
NB: Students must have the correct editions of the texts
Other requirements: Headset/w microphone for online office hours
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styles, and ways to avoid plagiarism;
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Prerequisites: None.
What Students Can Expect From This Course
That writing classes do not exist in a vacuum and that writing
is not solely an academic enterprise;
Mode: Flexible/Online (max 2 lessons per week)
Credits: 3
Efficient library research techniques, correct documentation
Critical thinking skills and efficient writing habits.
Course Outline
This course consists of 16 lessons organized into 4 modules.
Assessment and Grading:
Course Description:
Course assessment consists of multiple choice quizzes, written
ENC 1102 focuses on the essential stylistics of writing clearly and
assignments/assessments. Written assignments must be submitted
efficiently within the framework of argumentative research writing.
online using the E-Learning Turnitin Assignment tool. There are no
Students in ENC 1102 will learn how to formulate a coherent thesis
proctored exams.
and defend it logically with evidence drawn from research in their
What is Expected of You as a Student
various fields. Students will also learn how to work through the stages
of planning, researching, organizing and revising their writing.
You should begin by reading the Start Here section of the online
Course Goals
course. Begin each lesson by reviewing the overview. You should read
The course will cover the essential elements of writing clearly and
the relevant chapter/section of the text for each lesson and any
persuasively. Roughly the first third of the course focusing on
associated readings and complete ALL learning activities/exercises
persuasive writing principles, and then build incrementally towards a
contained in each lesson.
June 2008