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This is a suggested course syllabus and is simply a placeholder for a syllabus supplied by a faculty member or school for an existing or new course. We understand that each school has its own grade weighting system and institutional policies regarding etiquette and academic dishonesty. This is important course information that can be used as is or repurposed to meet your course needs. Instructor Your instructor for this course is [Note to Instructor—Insert your name here]. You can reach your instructor by [Note to Instructor—Complete the bulleted information below]: E-mail: name@school.edu Phone: (000) 000-0000 Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Course Description This course builds on lessons learned in English Composition 1. In addition to reviewing the writing process, students learn research techniques, citation techniques, documentation formats, and critical analysis of written topics. Course Objectives At the end of this course, students will be able to: Apply research strategies and methods for finding information. Describe the various information sources available for research. Apply the steps of the writing process and appropriate research and citation methods to write essays, literary analyses, and research papers. Critique writing samples in terms of style, substance, and appropriate research and citation methods. Differentiate between the writing styles required by the different disciplines. Differentiate between the MLA, APA, and Chicago style guides. Course Materials The following are suggested textbooks containing reading assignments that support course and lesson objectives. Because our courses are built topically, it is possible to use alternative Pearson textbooks. Please see your Pearson Education sales representative for more information. Title: The Little, Brown Compact Handbook Edition: 7th edition Author: Aaron ISBN:0-205-65163-1 Title: The Curious Researcher Edition: 6th edition, including 2009 MLA Guidelines Author: Ball