College Writing II
- • Earn 3 transferable credits
- • 100% online and Zoom-free
- • Includes everything you need
Available through dual enrollment at partner high schools
Benefits
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College Credits
Earn 3 credits to save time + money on your degree
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ENGAGING EXPERIENCE
Top-rated instructors, interactive textbooks + cinematic lectures
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IN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL
The support + structure to thrive in your first college experience
Transferable credits from a top 50 school
Most schools accept credits transferred from University of Pittsburgh
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Traditional course | College Writing II |
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CREDITSUsually 3-4 credits from your school |
CREDITS3 transferable credits |
FORMATIn-person or Zoom |
FORMATInteractive and 100% online (Zoom-free) |
Instructors1 per class |
InstructorsWorld-class guest lecturers |
LECTURESSpecific time and place |
LECTURESOn-demand, anywhere |
EXAMSSpecific hour |
EXAMSFlexible window |
What you'll learn
This course builds on the foundation taught in College Writing I. College Writing II encourages students to hone the creative composition skills needed to write effectively in a college setting (see the syllabus for a complete list).
Introduction to College Writing II
The importance of writing in society and culture
Rhetorical situation, point of view, audience, purpose
What is rhetoric?
Close reading strategies
Plagiarism and citation styles
Experiments and Investigations
Choosing and interviewing subjects
Consulting experts and incorporating differing opinions
Considering the context of language
Using interviews as sources
Analysis and Argument
Analysis review
Distinguishing between analysis and synthesis
Premises, support, and conclusions
Types of arguments
Relation between argument and rhetorical situation
Textual Analysis
Review of critical reading and thesis construction
Providing a clear interpretation
Supporting your interpretation
Reflective Narratives
What is a reflective narrative?
Analysis of personal history
Making an argument through narrative
The personal value and significance of reflection
Grammar lesson: commas
Advanced Research Skills
Keyword searches
Thinking critically about sources
Organizing and recording sources
Eliminating redundancy in source material
Qualitative and quantitative evidence
Annotated bibliography
Freqently asked questions
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