College Writing II
- • Earn 3 transferable credits
- • 100% online and Zoom-free
- • Includes everything you need
Courses as low as $597
Original price: $1332
Monthly payment option available
Benefits
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College Credits
Earn 3 credits transferable to your school of choice
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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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Cost per course$1332 on average |
Cost per course$597 with monthly payment option |
CREDITSUsually 3-4 credits from your school |
CREDITS3 transferable credits |
RiskPay full price after the drop deadline |
RiskFull refund if you do the work and don’t pass |
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 |
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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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Most Outlier courses don’t have prerequisites, but College Writing II does. Outlier’s College Writing I course (or an equivalent College Writing I/Intro to College Writing course from another school) is required before taking this more advanced writing course.
Additional course requirements: We recommend students have earned at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. You must be 13 or older and willing to commit yourself academically to enroll in our courses. Students attempting Outlier courses should be ready for the academic rigor of college-level coursework.
You'll also need Wi-Fi and a laptop or desktop computer. (You can stream lectures in our iPhone app, but you'll need a computer to complete the rest of your courses.)
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When you Audit an Outlier course, it simply means you’re taking the course without the expectation of earning credits or impacting your college transcript. You will not receive a grade, a transcript, nor credits, and will not be participating in exams.
The Audit Path is ideal for:
-High school students who are looking to add sparkle to their college applications, or who wish to learn more about a subject, but avoid the burden of impacting their permanent records.
-Lifelong learners who want to take a serious course but aren’t interested in receiving grades or college credits.
Learn more about our audit option in the Help Center.
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Tutoring sessions will be scheduled to maximize compatibility with students’ schedules and availability. Exams are each open to take within a weeklong window, but all other course materials are available to you from the time the course opens through the end of the final exam window.
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If you have a request for reasonable disability accommodations, contact support@outlier.org. Please include specifics regarding the accommodation you are seeking. Additionally, if you have a disability accommodations letter from a school you are currently attending, you may send that to us as well.
Outlier is committed to ensuring that learners with accessibility needs have equal opportunity to succeed in our courses.
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