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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
CSKLS312.3 | Title:
STYLE AND ORGANIZATION |
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| Full Title:
Grammar and Writing: Style and Organization |
| Last Reviewed:11/9/2020 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
| Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 1.50 | | Contact Total | 26.25 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
CSKL 341.3
Catalog Description:
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This course covers the basic grammar, style, and organization needed for clear sentences and coherent paragraphs. Students will apply the concepts to forms of written communication such as letters, memos, and directions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course covers the basic grammar, style, and organization needed for clear sentences and coherent paragraphs. Students will apply the concepts to forms of written communication such as letters, memos, and directions.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Use the appropriate tense form (present, past, present perfect, or
past perfect) for regular and irregular verbs.
2. Use correct subject-verb agreement.
3. Use the correct pronoun case (subject, object, possessive) in compound
constructions, comparisons, prepositional phrases, and other sentence
situations.
4. Write paragraphs with effective topic sentences and adequate supporting
details.
5. Order the sentences within a paragraph in a logical sequence
appropriate to the main idea.
6. Use transitional words and phrases within a paragraph to indicate the
relationship of ideas.
7. Sequence paragraphs in a letter or memo so that the main point is
stated first, explained further in subsequent paragraphs, and restated
in the conclusion.
8. Use correct format for personal letters, memos, business letters, and
business letter envelopes, including appropriate punctuation and
capitalization.
9. Word-process memos and business letters.
Topics and Scope
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1. Verb tense
a. past tense with regular and irregular verbs
b. past participle forms for regular and irregular verbs
c. consistent verb tense within the paragraph
2. Subject-verb agreement
a. with compound subjects
b. when words separate subject and verb
c. when the subject comes after the verb
3. Pronoun usage
a. in compound constructions
b. in comparisons
c. in prepositional phrases
4. Paragraphs
a. effective topic sentences
b. unified and well-developed ideas
c. logical order of sentences
d. using transitional words and phrases to indicate relationship of
ideas
5. Personal letters
a. occasions that may warrant personal letters (e.g., thank-you note)
b. techniques for effective personal communication (addressing the
audience, using specific details)
c. format for the personal letter or card
6. Memos
a. use in the workplace
b. format, organization, and tone
7. Business letters
a. occasions for business letters (e.g., formal requests, cover
letters, etc.)
b. format, organization, and tone
c. use of adequate detail
8. Basic word-processing for memos and business letters
Assignments:
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1. Textbook exercises on paragraph development, verb tense forms and consistency, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun usage
2. Exercises using Microsoft Word, plus online exercises covering
class concepts.
3. Textbook and other reading assignments (approx. 8-10 pages per week)
4. 3-4 short writing assignments in response to readings
5. 2 multi-paragraph memos
6. Personal letter(s) (e.g., thank-you note)
7. 2 multi-paragraph business letters, including one that will be mailed
to a company or agency of student's choice. Activity includes
prewriting exercises, first draft, revision that incorporates
instructor feedback, final draft, and addressing the envelope
8. One short process essay, such as giving directions or describing a process
9. Participation in discussions in small groups or as a class, according
to the instructor's direction (may be conducted online)
10. 2-4 quizzes and/or tests, plus final exam that includes a writing
component
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
45 - 60% |
| Written homework, memos, letters, editing exercises, essay | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 40% |
| Multiple choice, Completion, Essay | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 15% |
| Online assignments; participation; mailing | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Kirszner, Laurie, and Mandell, Stephen. Foundations First: Sentences and
Paragraphs, 2nd Edition. Bedford St. Martins: 2008.
Langan, John. Sentence Skills: A Workbook for Writers, Form B, 7th
Edition. McGraw-Hill: 2004.
Brandon, Lee. At a Glance: Sentences, 3rd Edition. Houghton Mifflin: 2006.
Instructor-prepared materials.
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