ENG 142 - Introduction to College Writing with Lab

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Placement
Corequisite(s): ENG 010.
An introduction to the writing process at the college level, including a study of prewriting, idea development, organization, form, sentence structure, and the basics of Standard American English. A series of short papers is required, focusing on self-expression and creative non-fiction. Topics may vary. This course has a lab requirement (ENG 010) in which students are required to attend the Writing Center one hour per week which will count for 10% of their course grade. Students who earn a grade of “D+,” “D,” “F,” or “WF” in ENG 142 must retake the course until they achieve a grade of “C-” or higher.