Course Goals

You know when you think about writing a book, you think it is overwhelming. But, actually, you break it down into tiny little tasks any moron could do.

-- Annie Dillard

Fundamentals of Writing
Course Goals

1. use unbiased language
2. use transitions
3. produce finished document
4. narrow topic selection
5. correct sentence errors
6. identify sentence errors
7. identify prewriting techniques
8. use reference manuals
9. display responsibility
10. utilize the writing process
11. analyze audiences
12. determine writing purpose
13. select appropriate tone
14. demonstrate prewriting techniques
15. produce multiple drafts
16. develop main points
17. use clear, concise words
18. include specific, appropriate details
19. revise multiple drafts
20. practice individual revision
21. practice group revision
22. evaluate peers' input
23. determine main point sequence
24. use outline to check sequence
25. delete unnecessary information
26. check tone consistency
27. demonstrate sentence clarity
28. demonstrate sentence variety
29. use parallel structure
30. alter sentence length
31. use correct plurals/possessives
32. determine appropriate format
33. write introduction
34. write closing/conclusion
35. edit multiple drafts
36. practice individual editing
37. practice group editing
38. use consistent verb tense
39. demonstrate subject/verb agreement
40. use consistent person
41. demonstrate pronoun agreement
42. demonstrate appropriate comma usage
43. demonstrate appropriate ending punctuation
44. use computer spell check
45. demonstrate team writing
46. demonstrate independent learning

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