Developmental Writing

Examine the fundamental process, theories, and methods that will help enhance your overall writing ability. This non-credit college prep course prepares you to meet basic college-level writing requirements.

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Developmental Writing

$79

Plus membership

NA Credits

All courses include:

eTextbooks

2 to 3-day turnaround for grading

Multiple chances to improve your grade

On-demand tutoring & writing center

Student support 7 days a week

$79

Plus membership

NA Credits

All courses include:

eTextbooks

2 to 3-day turnaround for grading

Multiple chances to improve your grade

On-demand tutoring & writing center

Student support 7 days a week

Developmental Writing

$79

Plus membership

NA Credits

About This Course

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Developmental Writing examines the fundamental process, theories, and methods needed to enhance your overall writing ability. This college prep course provides various strategies for writing within multiple disciplines and professions.

What You'll Learn

Appreciate the skill of writing as a form of critical thinking.

Describe the steps in the writing process.

Define “draft” and identify key differences between writing a first and final draft.

Revise paragraphs and essays to be clear and concise.

Edit sentences to improve clarity and eliminate errors.

Use appropriate and vivid word choices to express ideas.

Develop and explain the differences between a topic sentence and a thesis statement.

Develop sensory details and write a descriptive narrative paragraph.

Create a relationship between causes and effects; write a cause and effect paragraph.

Develop a strong definition paragraph through contrast, explanation, and other techniques.

Write a comparison and contrast essay using subject-by-subject or point-by-point methods.

Compose an original argument essay that acknowledges and appeals to the audience’s viewpoint.

Identify and describe the main factors for developing a good résumé and cover letter.

Respond to essay exam prompts clearly and concisely.

Explain the research process and conduct research to explore a specific topic.

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Course Details

ENG099

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Developmental Writing

Learn the basic principles of effective college-level writing, including drafting and revising sentences, paragraphs, and essays. This online Developmental Writing course prepares you to meet basic college-level writing requirements.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take Developmental Writing.

Topic Subtopics
Grammar
  • Grammar Basics
  • Mechanics
  • Punctuation
Word Use
  • Vocabulary
  • Improving your
  • Spelling
  • Commonly Confused
  • Words
Writing the Sentence
  • The Basics
  • Revising the
  • sentence
  • Editing the sentence
Writing the Paragraph
  • Paragraph Form
  • Paragraph Structure
  • Paragraph Content
Write to be Read
  • College-Level
  • Writing Overview
  • Understanding
  • Content and Support
  • Writing and Skill
Writing Process
  • Prewriting
  • Drafting
  • Revising
  • Editing
Point & Specific Evidence
  • Point of Origin
  • Supporting the Point with Evidence
  • Organizing and Connecting the Evidence
Description and Narration
  • Description as a Picture
  • The Description Process
  • Narration as Storytelling
Definition
  • Formal and Informal Definitions
  • Developing Ideas and Details of a Definition Essay
  • The Process of Revising and Writing a Definition Essay
Cause and Effect
  • Connecting Cause and Effect
  • Developing a Cause-and-Effect Paragraph
  • Writing a Cause-and-Effect Paragraph
Essay Development
  • Introduction
  • Supporting Paragraphs
  • Conclusion
Comparison and Contrast
  • Developing the Angle
  • Developing the Comparison or Contrast Essay
  • Writing the Comparison or Contrast Essay
Exams
  • Taking Essay Exams
  • RAT Exam
Résumés and Cover Letters
  • Writing a Résumé
  • Writing a Cover Letter
Research
  • Conducting Research
  • Writing a Research Paper
Argumentation
  • Argument Strategies
  • Argument Essay Development
  • Writing the Argument Essay

Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.

Assignments for this course include:

  • 16 Graded Exams

This course does not require an eTextbook.

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