Writing and Learning Journal
ENGL 3200 - Advanced Writing and Research
Fall 2012, 3.0 Units
MW 1:40-2:55 PM in Angelico 116
Dominican University of California
Department of Literature and Language
Judy Halebsky, M.F.A., Ph.D.
Office: Angelico 327
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 – 4:00 PM and by appointment
Contact: 415-482-1846 or judy.halebsky@dominican.edu
Course Description: The focus of this course is to cultivate the practices of research writing and critical thinking. In this course, students develop and refine expository writing skills through reading, writing, and researching topics of interest. Coursework includes grammar exercises, in-class writing, tests, oral reports, one 4-5 page essay, one 4-5 page research paper, and one 8-10 page research paper with appropriate documentation of sources. The course is organized from broad areas of concern (how to narrow a topic to a thesis) to the particular (grammar and punctuation) and ultimately addresses aspects of style. The two shorter papers will be based on our readings in Rereading America. Students will choose a topic for their final paper.
General Education or Prerequisite Requirements: Completion of ENGL 1004 with a grade of C or higher. It is recommended that students take RES 1000 before or along with ENGL 3200. To satisfy the General Education requirement for ENGL 3200 students must earn a grade of C or higher in this course.
Student Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to construct expository essays that: 1. include a relevant thesis, coherent structure, and valid evidence; 2. utilize appropriate research methods and information sources; 3. exhibit critical thinking skills; 4. follow standard documentation (i.e. MLA or APA).
Texts: The Craft of Research, ed. Wayne Booth, et.al
Rereading America, ed. Gary Colombo, et.al
A Writer’s Reference 6th, ed. by Diana Hacker
Online Components of the Course: Supplemental readings and handouts will be posted to
Fall 2012, 3.0 Units
MW 1:40-2:55 PM in Angelico 116
Dominican University of California
Department of Literature and Language
Judy Halebsky, M.F.A., Ph.D.
Office: Angelico 327
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 – 4:00 PM and by appointment
Contact: 415-482-1846 or judy.halebsky@dominican.edu
Course Description: The focus of this course is to cultivate the practices of research writing and critical thinking. In this course, students develop and refine expository writing skills through reading, writing, and researching topics of interest. Coursework includes grammar exercises, in-class writing, tests, oral reports, one 4-5 page essay, one 4-5 page research paper, and one 8-10 page research paper with appropriate documentation of sources. The course is organized from broad areas of concern (how to narrow a topic to a thesis) to the particular (grammar and punctuation) and ultimately addresses aspects of style. The two shorter papers will be based on our readings in Rereading America. Students will choose a topic for their final paper.
General Education or Prerequisite Requirements: Completion of ENGL 1004 with a grade of C or higher. It is recommended that students take RES 1000 before or along with ENGL 3200. To satisfy the General Education requirement for ENGL 3200 students must earn a grade of C or higher in this course.
Student Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to construct expository essays that: 1. include a relevant thesis, coherent structure, and valid evidence; 2. utilize appropriate research methods and information sources; 3. exhibit critical thinking skills; 4. follow standard documentation (i.e. MLA or APA).
Texts: The Craft of Research, ed. Wayne Booth, et.al
Rereading America, ed. Gary Colombo, et.al
A Writer’s Reference 6th, ed. by Diana Hacker
Online Components of the Course: Supplemental readings and handouts will be posted to