OLS 113 Critical Thinking through Writing • 2 Cr.
Department
Division
Identify and practice critical thinking strategies. Students research, analyze, and debate current social issues using argumentative and persuasive formats. Structured to accommodate special needs learners. Prerequisite: VENTU 110, 111, and 112 or permission of instructor.
Outcomes:
After completing this class, students should be able to:
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Identify key elements for writing with purpose to a specific audience
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Define and describe main idea and supporting details within a written piece
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Utilize organizational tools, revising techniques and proofreading
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Apply spell/grammar check to structure written material
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Utilize problem-solving templates to solve current social problems
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Create various types of writing including persuasive, descriptive, expository and narrative
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Describe in writing how to complete a procedure
