Course Outcomes

Umpqua Community College

WR 121 - English Composition: Intro to Argument

Courses

Weight Outcomes Applied Learning Specialized Knowledge Intellectual Skills Integrative/Broad Knowledge Civic Learning    
6.3% Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing: a. practice critical reading skill 70% 15% 15% 0% 0% 70, 15, 15, 0, 0
6.3% Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing: b. employ critical thinking and problem solving skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas 30% 15% 50% 5% 0% 30, 15, 50, 5, 0
6.3% Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing: c. employ writing as a means of expression, assessment and inquiry 15% 5% 30% 30% 20% 15, 5, 30, 30, 20
6.3% Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing: d. employ appropriate strategies and evaluate critical sources 15% 15% 50% 10% 10% 15, 15, 50, 10, 10
6.3% Rhetorical Knowledge: a. demonstrate competence of a variety of rhetorical modes with an emphasis on narration/description, process analysis, classification and argumentation 70% 15% 15% 0% 0% 70, 15, 15, 0, 0
6.3% Rhetorical Knowledge: b. develop purpose and scope appropriate tot he rhetorical situation 15% 5% 30% 30% 20% 15, 5, 30, 30, 20
6.3% Rhetorical Knowledge: c. respond to the different needs of audiences, including the adoption of appropriate voice, tone and level of formality 30% 15% 15% 30% 10% 30, 15, 15, 30, 10
6.3% Rhetorical Knowledge: d. participate in open-minded inquiry, including acknowledging opposing viewpoints 0% 0% 30% 20% 50% 0, 0, 30, 20, 50
6.3% Writing Process: a.. practice writing as a collaborative and social process in the development, revising, and editing stages 15% 5% 15% 35% 30% 15, 5, 15, 35, 30
6.3% Writing Process: b. select and restrict a topic/ develop a controlling idea or thesis 70% 15% 15% 0% 0% 70, 15, 15, 0, 0
6.3% Writing Process: c. develop flexible strategies for revising and editing that include respectful responses to peer and instructor input 15% 5% 15% 35% 30% 15, 5, 15, 35, 30
6.3% Writing Process: d. improve clarity and precision of composition through mastery of current language conventions such as syntax, usage, grammar , punctuation and spelling 30% 40% 10% 20% 0% 30, 40, 10, 20, 0
6.3% Writing Process: e. use MLA style for format and citations 70% 15% 15% 0% 0% 70, 15, 15, 0, 0
6.3% Classroom Community Model respectful, appropriate, and professional practices within the classroom community: a. comply with the UCC academic integrity standards 20% 15% 15% 5% 45% 20, 15, 15, 5, 45
6.3% Classroom Community Model respectful, appropriate, and professional practices within the classroom community: b. communicate effectively by applying appropriate listening, speaking, and writing skills both individually and in collaborative environments 20% 15% 15% 5% 45% 20, 15, 15, 5, 45
6.3% Technology: Employ current technology in connection with writing and research 45% 40% 15% 0% 0% 45, 40, 15, 0, 0
21% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
21% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20, 20, 20, 20, 20