| IC C075 Content Review | |
|
Advisory
Reading - 1 Level Prior to Transfer
|
In IC C075, students are expected to read a variety of books, reference works, popular and scholarly periodical articles, and web pages necessary to complete a college-level research project. Students will learn to evaluate information sources, especially web pages, applying standard evaluative criteria of authority, content or coverage, accuracy, and currency. To evaluate information sources with competence, students will need to be able to identify the information source’s central points, distinguish major and minor supporting information, distinguish fact from opinion, determine an author’s purpose, and recognize the tone of an author’s writing. Reading Level 1 skills prepare students to succeed in IC C075 by making sure they have the skills required to perform these tasks effectively. |
|
Advisory
CSCI C070 |
In IC C075, students are expected to possess fundamental computer literacy skills sufficient to access the World Wide Web, library databases, and the course MOODLE for downloading and uploading course documents and assignments. CSCI C070 skills prepare students to succeed in IC C075 by ensuring they have computer competency skills necessary to perform these tasks effectively. |
|
Advisory
Concurrent enrollment in ENGL C070 recommended. |
In IC C075, students locate, evaluate, and cite a variety of college-level information sources for a defined research topic. In ENG C070, students develop skills to write an effective college-level research paper using college-level sources. Taking both courses together strengthens students' skills in research and writing. |
|
Prerequisite
ENGL C040 |
In IC C075, students need to have the following skills to be successful: Compose written work with clear organization, topic sentences, keywords, and sufficient, logical supporting details using correct grammar. Students must be able to read a college-level text book and apply themes to their own written work. ENGL C040 skills prepare students to succeed in IC C075 by making sure they have these necessary skills. |