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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 10-28-08 |
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JRN101 2009
Spring – 2009 Summer II |
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3.0 Credit(s) |
3.0 Period(s) |
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Professional Writing Fundamentals |
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Examines the fundamentals of grammar,
punctuation, spelling, style and structure necessary in professional writing
fields, including media writing. Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG101 on District approved English Placement Test, or a grade
of C or better in ENG071. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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JRN101 2009 Spring – 2009 Summer II |
Professional Writing
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Using correct
terminology, identify sentence elements and describe the function of each in
the sentence. (e.g. noun, subject, verb, clause, phrase, etc.). (I, II) |
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Write grammatically
correct, effective sentences. (II, III) |
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Apply correct
punctuation standards to sentences as needed for professional writing. (III) |
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Recognize and correct
errors and weaknesses in sentences, paragraphs, and longer passages [or in written passages]. (II, III, V) |
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Recognize appropriate
spelling and use correct versions of words in developing a story. (IV) |
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Use compound and complex
sentence structures effectively in writing. (II, V) |
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Select the correct words
based upon definition and context within writing. (IV, V) |
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Apply correct Associated
Press Style to professional writing. (V) |
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Edit stories for power,
clarity, brevity and accuracy. (V) |
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Analyze stories for most
effective, most powerful use of words. (V) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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JRN101 2009 Spring – 2009 Summer II |
Professional Writing
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I. Parts
of Speech A. Nouns B. Verbs C. Pronouns D. Adjectives
& adverbs E. Prepositions F. Conjunctions G. Interjections II. The
Sentence A. Phrases B. Clauses C. Parallelism D. Modifiers E. Passive
vs. Active Voice F. Case G. Sentence
Harmony III. Punctuation
& Capitalization A. Commas B. Semi-colons C. Colons D. Dashes
& Hyphens E. Quotation
Marks F. Periods
and Other Sentence-ending Punctuation IV. Spelling,
Vocabulary & Usage A. Most
Misspelled Words B. Most
Misused Words C. Important
Words To Know V. Editing A. Clarity B. Accuracy C. Coherence D. Style,
Including Associated Press Style E. Cultural
Sensitivity |