Writing

• Sentence sense
• Language use
• Grammar guidelines

The Whole Composition

• The writing process (stages of)
  • Prewriting/brainstorming
  • Outlining
  • Drafting
  • Revision
• Formulating a thesis statement
• Paragraph development
• Organization
• Coherence/Unity
• Elements of rhetoric
  • Purpose
  • Audience awareness
• Rhetorical modes
  • Narration, description, illustration, comp/contrast, argument
• Research
  • Source evaluation
  • Source integration
  • Documentation
• Plagiarism problems

Thinking

• Logic basics
• Critical thinking/analysis
• Assignment interpretation
• Close reading and textual interpretation

Work

• Cover letters
• Resumes
• Business letters
• Memos