ENGL+201-+Composition+II

Welcome to ENGL 201- Composition II. In this class, we'll practice TOEFL iBT essay writing, argumentative writing, and writing research papers.

The syllabus for this class is available on the Sunlin College website, but you can see a more detailed version in the file below.

On this web page, I will also include a more detailed weekly schedule, homework assignments, and resources I give you in class. If you lose something, forget what the homework is, or miss class, you can get materials and assignments here. I will also include useful links for research and other writing tools.

The links below will help you find reliable information & cite your information. Reliable search engine - You can find information for most topics you will write about here. Information on Controversial Issues- Site with information organized according to topic. U.S. Census Bureau- Source for Statistics -This will be a good source for random number-type information (i.e. income, tuition, energy usage) Education Resources Information Center -Good information, but not as many subjects covered. Help with In-text citation Help with Reference list
 * Homework Tools**


 * Submitting Homework**- **Click here to submit homework/quiz**

(You will need a registration code to enter this site. This will allow you to see your current grade anytime).
 * Course Grade book**- Grades


 * Week 14 (29 November)**


 * Week 13 (22 November)**

TOEFL Essay Feedback (below)

Argumentative Essay Scores & Feedback (below)


 * Week 12 (15 November)**


 * Week 11 (8 November)**


 * Week 10 (1 November)**


 * Week 9 (25 October)**

TOEFL Quiz 3* Student Mistakes III *Incorporating ENGL 100D Vocabulary into Essays *Paraphrasing
 * Week 5 (27 September)**

TOEFL Quiz 2 (includes student mistakes) *Student Mistakes II (TOEFL & APA) *Topics for Week 3 & 4 Argumentative Writing The file below has the handout I gave you in class.
 * Week 3 (13 September) & Week 4 (20 September)**

TOEFL Quiz 1- Peer Editing- Student Mistakes 1- Argumentative Writing 2 [The file below has the handout I gave you today].
 * Week 2- 6 September**

The handout I gave you in class is also available in the file below.
 * Week 1- 30 August**
 * Assignment 1: 2-page Argumentative Essay [10 points possible]**


 * Grading Rubric for TOEFL essay writing- [10 points]**


 * < opening sentence ||= Yes/No ||< 1 pt ||<  ||
 * < clear thesis ||= Yes/No ||< 1 pt ||<  ||
 * < clear topic sentences ||= Yes/No ||< 1 pt ||<  ||
 * < sufficient details ||= Yes/No ||< 1 pt ||<  ||
 * < clear flow & organization ||= Yes/No ||< 1 pt ||<  ||
 * < restatement of thesis ||= Yes/No ||< 1 pt ||<  ||
 * < summary of main points ||= Yes/No ||< 1 pt ||<  ||
 * < 300+ words and 0-5 mistakes ||= Yes/No ||< 3 pt ||<  ||
 * < 250-299 words or 6-10 mistakes ||= Yes/No ||< 2 pt ||<  ||
 * < 200-249 words or 11-15 mistakes ||= Yes/No ||< 1 pt ||<  ||
 * < 199 or fewer words or 16+ mistakes ||= Yes ||< 0 pt ||<  ||
 * < Total= ||=  ||<   ||< __/10 ||