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WRSK 0802: Writing Skills 11 for Health Sciences
Effective date
September 2019
Department
College & Career Access
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course continues writing skills development. Students will focus on the writing process. This includes outlining, writing a first and second draft and editing. Students will focus on summary and report writing. Students will also critically analyze issues-based articles for validity and write an argument for or against the article. Additionally, students will focus on grammar.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
Grade 11 Equivalency
Prerequisites
ENSK 0726, English 0752, or VCC Reading and Writing Assessment scores of reading 50, grammar 40, and writing 0861.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will meet the learning outcomes for ABE Intermediate level English as stated in the 2018/19 ABE Articulation Handbook: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/post-secondary-education/adult-education/abe_guide.pdf
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Self-paced: One-one individualized instruction.
Classroom: Lecture and small group workshops.
Online/blended
Classroom: Lecture and small group workshops.
Online/blended
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
75%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20% |
Grammar quiz |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30% |
3 quizzes worth 10% each: Summary, Argument Paragraph, Other Writing |
|
Assignments |
16.5% |
Writing Process Assignment |
|
Assignments |
16.5% |
Oral Presentation |
|
Assignments |
17% |
Issues Report |
Course topics
- Grammar Writing Process Summary Writing Is the Argument Valid Issues Report
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.