Note: This course was previously called ENG 100 College Writing, Research Literacy and Critical Thinking.
This course helps students develop the critical thinking, information literacy, and written communication skills needed for academic and professional success. Students will learn how to formulate research questions, effectively use library resources, evaluate sources, and write academically using APA style. This course is the first in the writing sequence PHL 101 > ENG 101 > ENG 201.
Apply critical thinking concepts and strategies to analyze information and support informed conclusions and decisions.
Analyze arguments and the structure of scholarly writing to explain how ideas are developed and communicated.
Utilize information literacy skills to locate, differentiate, and select credible popular and scholarly sources to investigate a research question.
Organize and evaluate sources to determine their relevance, credibility, and usefulness in addressing a research question.
Construct an evidence-based argument that integrates information from multiple sources.
Apply APA style to cite sources accurately and maintain academic integrity, including the responsible use of AI tools.
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Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency and recommendation for admission by the ACHS Admissions Committee.
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