Academic Writing (Dual Enrollment)

This class meets Tuesdays AND Thursdays.

Academic Writing I: This is the first of a two-course sequence of academic writing. Students learn how to write a variety of essays, usually in response to readings. They review grammar and basic writing skills, learn an effective writing process, begin to engage and respond to academic texts, and are introduced to research and documentation of sources appropriate for introductory-level college essays.

Academic Writing II: This course develops and refines student writing in an academic context. Students engage and respond to challenging texts as they develop critical thinking skills. They learn to support their ideas with credible, authoritative information from academic sources and to recognize audience, purpose, and bias.

**NOTE: This class has the option for dual enrollment. When enrolling, participants will be asked to select whether or not they would like to take this course for college credit. If taking the course for credit, a fee will be charged to offset the costs associated with accreditation, though we estimate these fees at near a third the cost to take the course independently. Additional assignments may be required of those opting to take it for college credit and traditional numeric grades will be given. College credit will be through Tompkins Cortland Community College for ENGL100 and ENGL101. This also fulfills the SUNY General Education Basic Communication requirement.**

This is the first time we have attempted to combine two college courses into a single class at TEEN DAY. If this turns out to be too complicated, either because it does not serve the needs of TEEN DAY participants or it does not receive approval from Tompkins Cortland Community College, we will offer just the Academic Writing I course meeting every Tuesday, per our usual method.

Instructor: Bob Proehl

Instructor Bio: TBD

Required Materials: pen or pencil; notebook and folder or looseleaf notebook

Additional Materials Fee: $175/semester for those desiring college credit (participants can select to earn credit for one or both semesters)