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Lesson 1: English Composition 1
Review
Topics•Significance of Reading•Reading Strategies•The Relationship between Reading and Writing•Purposes of Writing•MyCompLab Resources
English Composition Two
Reasons We Read
Reading for ResearchReading to Gain InformationReading for Enjoyment
English Composition Two
Reading for Research
There is a big difference in reading a book for pleasure and reading research materials for information.
The Difference… Stories are implicit, meaning you have to “read into”
the information provided and interpret its meaning. Academic articles are explicit, meaning the author states his or her conclusions rather than having the reader interpret its meaning.
Academic reading also uses specialized language and conventions.
English Composition Two
Reading to Gain Information
When reading to gain knowledge or information, consider this: Do you highlight or take notes in the margin? Do you read things just once, or do you need to
read things several times before you are sure you understand it?
Do you read every word on the page, or do you skim for important words?
Whatever your reading style, becoming aware of it is the first step to reading strategically.
English Composition Two
Reading Strategies
Develop a working knowledgeLet your own purposes guide youAnticipate your own resistanceLearn the organizing principles of academic
articlesRead with a pen in your hand
English Composition Two
The Connection between Reading and Writing
Reading Rhetorically: Applying reading strategies based upon situation and purpose
Reading implicit information versus reading explicit information
English Composition Two
Steps in the Writing Process
The writing process consists of five major steps:PrewritingPlanningDraftingRevisingProofreading
English Composition Two
Prewriting
Methods of PrewritingBrainstormingFreewritingInvisible writingClusteringTopic/subtopicJournal writingOutlining
English Composition Two
Planning
Planning should include:Thesis statementInformal outline
English Composition Two
Drafting
In your draft, don’t worry about:GrammarPunctuationSpelling
English Composition Two
Revising
When you are revising, ask yourself:
How can my ideas be better explained?Do my examples illustrate the points I’ve
made?Which words, sentences, and paragraphs
should I keep?Which should I get rid of?
English Composition Two
Proofreading
Check for errors in:GrammarSpellingFlow from one idea to the next
English Composition Two
A Review of Writing Purposes
Writing to Analyze Writing to Argue or Persuade Writing to Compare or Contrast Writing to Describe Writing to Discuss Writing to Evaluate Writing to Extend Writing to Inform Writing to Reflect Writing to Synthesize Writing with Visuals
English Composition Two
Using MyCompLab
Accessing MyCompLabSearching for information in MyCompLabCompleting Assignments in MyCompLab
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