English 112 |
Writing and Research in the Discipline

ENG 112

This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies.

Course Information

Course Description

Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in English composition.

Intended Audience

Second year ENG students

Course Prerequisites

ENG 111

Course Objectives

1. Apply principles of research-based academic writing to distinguish relevant from irrelevant information and draw conclusions supported by facts.
2. Formulate research questions that lead to a proposal with feasible work plans and timelines.
3. Use credible evidence to support a position.
4. Consider and respond to opposing points of view.
5. Critically evaluate a variety of sources and apply in appropriate contexts to include both process and analysis.
6. Use discipline-specific documentation styles, including in-text citations and properly formatted Works Cited and Reference pages.
7. Identify and explain writing strategies through reflection.
8. Cultivate technological skills through class assignments and presentations.

Contact Hours

Course Contact Information

Louie Nenni

English Instructor

(919) 464-2371

lenenni@johnstoncc.edu

English 112 | Writing and Research in the Discipline