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