Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Course Title
Credits
Date of Outline
English 310
ENG 310
Research and Writing
(3)
September 2004 (recommended by
English faculty)
2. Course Description
Provides advanced knowledge in
how to plan, develop, organize, edit,
and communicate writing projects
with clarity and precision. Emphasizes
critical thinking skills and their ability to
write a variety of papers, including
research projects in specific fields of
study using an appropriate
documentation style.
3. Contact Hours/Type
3 hours/lecture/lab
4. Prerequisites
ENG 100 and 209 or 210, or consent
of instructor
Corequisites
None
Recommended Preparation
None
Approved by _____________________________________ Date________________
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5. General Course Objectives
English 310 allows students to expand their critical thinking, reading, and upper division
writing skills. The course includes strategies for writing and research, including creating,
drafting, evaluating and presenting information. Students will develop sustained
persuasive and analytical writing projects using library and Internet research.
For detailed information on how ENG 310 focuses on the Maui Community College
general education standards, see the attached curricular grid.
ENG 310 satisfies three of the 12 credits upper-division general education requirements
for the Applied Business and Information (ABIT) BAS degree.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
a.
adopt a clear voice and position based on the student’s experience, knowledge,
and research;
b.
analyze, synthesize, and support complex ideas in clear, coherent writing
projects;
c.
use form, content, language, and style appropriate to audience, purpose, and
subject;
d.
use argument persuasively and ethically to support an analysis or position.
e.
analyze readings for accuracy and content;
f.
demonstrate knowledge of appropriate documentation styles;
g.
use current available technology to maximize the effectiveness of written and
verbal communication;
h.
gather and evaluate information from various sources;
i.
write research papers;
j.
use a variety of data bases;
k.
use primary and secondary sources; and
l.
apply clear logic to readings and writing.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Student Learning Outcomes.
1-16 weeks
Read and evaluate various essays/articles (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l)
1-16 weeks
Write responses to various essays/articles ((a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l)
1-16 weeks
Write several sustained argumentative essays ((a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k,
l)
1-16 weeks
Learn and apply appropriate documentation styles ((a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i,
j, k, l)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials, and Content
An appropriate text(s) and material will be chosen at the time the course is to be offered
from those currently available in the field. Examples include, but are not limited to –
Hacker, Diana. A Writer’s Reference. 5th ed. New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s,
2003.
Ballenger, Bruce. The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Paper.
Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2001
3
Hubbuch, Susan. Writing Research Papers Across the Curriculum. 5th ed. Boston:
Thomson Wadsworth, 2005.
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course
is being offered. Requirements might include, but are not limited to:
5-15%
Presentations
5-15% Participation
10-20% Midterm Examination
10-25% Final Examination
30-80% Research Projects
20-30% Short written responses to assigned readings
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods may vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will be
used at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not
limited to:
a. lectures and class discussions
b. group activities
c. audio visual and Internet exercises and research
d. group and/or individual presentations
e. journal writing
f. peer review
g. field research
h. guest speakers
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Assessment of Program Student Learning Outcomes - ABIT ENG 310
Standard 1: Written Communication
ENG
310
3
1.1 Use writing to discover
and articulate ideas
1.2 Identify and analyze the
3
audience and purpose for
any intended communication
1.3 Choose language, style
3
and organization appropriate
to particular purposes and
audiences
1.4 Gather information and
3
document sources
appropriately
1.5 Express a main idea as
3
a thesis, hypothesis, and
other appropriate content
1.6 Develop a main idea
3
clearly and concisely with
appropriate content
1.7 Demonstrate mastery of
3
the conventions of writing,
including grammar, spelling,
and mechanics
1.8 Demonstrate proficiency
3
in revision and editing
1.9 Develop a personal
3
voice in written
communication
Key:
3. Major Emphasis:: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning
outcomes. The learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the
focus of the class
1. Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does
not get evaluated on this learner outcome
0. No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
5
Assessment of Program Student Learning Outcomes- ABIT ENG 310
Standard 2: Quantitative Reasoning
ENG
310
1
2.1 Apply numeric, graphic
and symbolic skills and other
forms of quantitative
reasoning, accurately and
appropriately
2.2 Demonstrate mastery of
1
mathematical concepts,
skills, and applications,
using technology when
appropriate
2.3 Communicate clearly
1
and concisely the methods
and results of quantitative
problem solving
2.4 Formulate and test
1
hypotheses using numerical
experimentation
2.5 Define quantitative
1
issues and problems, gather
relevant information, analyze
that information, and present
results
2.6 Assess the validity of
1
statistical conclusions
Key:
3
Major Emphasis:: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning
outcomes. The learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the
focus of the class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does
not get evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
6
Assessment of Program Student Learning Outcomes - ABIT ENG 310
Standard 3: Information Retrieval and Technology
ENG
310
3
3.1 Use print and electronic
information technology
ethically and responsibly
3.2 Demonstrate knowledge
3
of basic vocabulary,
concepts, and operations of
information technology and
retrieval
3.3 Recognize, identify, and
3
define an information need
3.4 Access and retrieve
3
information through print and
electronic media, evaluating
the accuracy and
authenticity of that
information
3.5 Create, manage,
2
organize, and communicate
information through
electronic media
3.6 Recognize changing
3
technologies and make
informed choices about their
appropriateness and use
Key:
3
Major Emphasis:: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning
outcomes. The learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the
focus of the class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does
not get evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
7
Assessment of Program Student Learning Outcomes - ABIT ENG 310
Standard 4: Oral Communication
ENG
310
3
4.1 Identify and analyze the
audience and purpose of
any intended
communication.
4.2 Gather, evaluate, select,
2
and organize information for
the communication.
4.3 Use language,
3
techniques, and strategies
appropriate to the audience
and occasion.
4.4 Speak clearly and
2
confidently, using the voice,
volume, tone, and
articulation appropriate to
the audience and occasion
4.5 Summarize, analyze,
2
and evaluate oral
communications and ask
coherent questions as
needed.
4.6 Use competent oral
2
expression to initiate and
sustain discussion.
Key:
3
Major Emphasis:: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning
outcomes. The learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the
focus of the class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does
not get evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
8
Assessment of Program Student Learning Outcomes - ABIT ENG 310
Standard 5: Critical Thinking
ENG
310
3
5.1 Identify and state
problems, issues,
arguments, and questions
contained in a body of
information.
5.2 Identify and analyze
3
assumptions and underlying
points of view relating to an
issue or problem.
5.3 Formulate research
3
questions that require
descriptive and explanatory
analyses.
5.4 Recognize and
3
understand multiple modes
of inquiry, including
investigative methods based
on observation and analysis.
5.5 Evaluate a problem,
3
distinguishing between
relevant and irrelevant facts,
opinions, assumptions,
issues, values, and biases
through the use of
appropriate evidence.
5.6 Apply problem-solving
3
techniques and skills,
including the rules of logic
and logical sequence.
5.7 Synthesize information
3
from various sources, drawing
appropriate conclusions
5.8 Communicate clearly and
3
concisely the methods and
results of logical reasoning
5.9 Reflect upon and evaluate
3
their thought processes, value
systems, and world views in
comparison to those of others
Key:
3
Major Emphasis:: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning
outcomes. The learner outcome is the focus of the class.
2
Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the
focus of the class
1
Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does
not get evaluated on this learner outcome
0
No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome