BSSCS: COM 102- Composition I
Categories: BS in Business Administration, BS in Computer Science
About Course
This course develops skills in academic writing, critical reading, and the writing process, emphasizing clarity, coherence, and argumentation.
Students will engage in various writing activities that build their abilities to write clear, concise, and compelling prose.
The course also includes exercises in critical reading and analysis, peer review, and the development of research skills.
What Will You Learn?
- 1. Compose clear, coherent, and well-organized essays.
- 2. Demonstrate effective writing processes, including drafting, revising, and editing.
- 3. Critically read and analyze texts.
- 4. Construct well-supported arguments.
- 5. Integrate research into writing with proper citation.
- 6. Participate in peer reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Course Content
Week 1: Introduction to Academic Writing
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Introduction to Academic Writing
01:30 -
LO1: Understand the Course Objectives and Structure of Academic Writing
08:19 -
LO2: Explain the Key Features that distinguish Academic Writing from Other Types of Writing
11:30 -
LO3: Demonstrate the Stages of the Writing Process
08:39 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 2: Critical Reading and Analysis
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Critical Reading and Analysis
00:55 -
LO1: List and explain different Techniques for Critical Reading to enhance Academic texts
09:39 -
LO2: Summarize the Main Ideas and Arguments in a Text and their significance
09:33 -
LO3: Understand the relationships between Supporting Evidence and Central Arguments to evaluate the text’s claims
08:57 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 3: Writing with Clarity and Coherence
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Writing with Clarity and Coherence
02:08 -
LO1: Explain how to Organize Essay Structures effectively to enhance Clarity and Flow.
09:33 -
LO2: Demonstrate how to Write a Clear Sentence that convey Precise meaning.
08:06 -
LO3: Define how to compose Coherent Paragraphs that support overall Argument and Structure
09:19 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 4: Developing Arguments
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Developing Arguments
00:45 -
LO1: Interpret the principles of Argumentative Writing in Academic contexts
09:34 -
LO2: Contrast a clear and focused Thesis Statement
09:33 -
LO3: Analyze the Arguments that supports with relevant Evidence and Logical Reasoning
09:30 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 5: Research and Citation
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Research and Citation
01:36 -
LO1: Recognize how to conduct Academic Research using Credible and Relevant Sources
10:08 -
LO2: Describe the Sources effectively into Writing to support Ideas
09:09 -
LO3: Demonstrate the proper Citation Techniques to avoid Plagiarism
09:33 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 6: Expository Writing
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Expository Writing
01:17 -
LO1: List and explain the ideas clearly in an organized Expository format
09:28 -
LO2: Examine how to develop Expository Essays that inform and clarify Concepts
09:38 -
LO3: Summarize with the use of Evidence and Examples to support Explanations
09:22 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 7: Persuasive Writing
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Persuasive Writing
01:18 -
LO1: Explain how to apply Persuasive Techniques to strengthen Written Arguments.
09:21 -
LO2: Demonstrate how to Address Counter Arguments effectively.
08:21 -
LO3: Identify the Convincing Conclusions that reinforce the Writer’s position.
09:32 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 8: Midterm Test Or Assignment
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Midterm Test Or Assignment
00:00 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
Week 9: Advanced Argumentation
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Advanced Argumentation
02:19 -
LO1: Examine the Complex Arguments with clear Logical Progression
09:19 -
LO2: Evaluate and incorporate Evidence to support Claims
08:41 -
LO3: Demonstrate the opposing viewpoints to strengthen Argumentative Writing
06:45 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 10: Analytical Writing
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Analytical Writing
02:04 -
LO1: Explain the Analyzation of Texts and Data to identify key patterns and insights
09:15 -
LO2: Understand and indicate the synthesization of information to develop Analytical Essays
08:53 -
LO3: Compare the Arguments and Evidence critically in writing
09:15 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 11: Integrating Research
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Integrating Research
02:02 -
LO1: Interpret how to develop the multiple Research Sources into Cohesive Writing
09:11 -
LO2: Describe with the application of Proper Attribution and Citation Conventions
09:29 -
LO3: Compose the accessibility the Credibility and Relevance of Research to support Arguments
09:08 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 12: Peer Review and Collaboration
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Peer Review and Collaboration
01:59 -
LO1: Understand how to provide constructive feedback during Peer Review Sessions
10:01 -
LO2: Explain the incorporation of Feedback to improve Writing Quality
08:13 -
LO3: Summarize the Collaboration that is done effectively in group Writing projects
09:40 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 13: Writing for Different Audiences
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Writing for Different Audiences
01:54 -
LO1: Demonstrate the Writing Style and tone to suit different Audiences
09:15 -
LO2: Explain how to select appropriate Content to achieve specific Writing purposes
07:35 -
LO3: Evaluate Audience expectations to enhance Communication Effectiveness
08:38 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 14: Final Revisions and Editing
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Final Revisions and Editing
02:16 -
LO1: List and define the Editing Techniques to improve Clarity, Coherence, and Style
09:24 -
LO2: Describe how to Identify and correct Grammatical, Punctuation, and Formatting errors
08:47 -
LO3: Demonstrate the developing of Essays to meet Academic Standards and Submission requirements
09:47 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 15: Presentation of Final Projects
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Presentation of Final Projects
02:01 -
LO1: Summarize the Presenting Written Work clearly and confidently to an Audience
09:29 -
LO2: Compare the application of basic Public Speaking Techniques to support Effective Communication
08:59 -
LO3: Describe how to respond to Audience questions and Feedback professionally
05:09 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 16: Final Test Or Project
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Final Test Or Project
07:47 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation