This course embodies the fundamentals of effective expression with emphasis on the various forms of expository writing, logical and imaginative thinking, and reading for understanding. The course provides instruction in sentence structure, diction, organization of short essays, correct usage of standard American English documentation skills, and writing with sources. This course includes reading and writing competencies. (CBE)Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on reading and writing placement tests. Degrees Offered: A.A., A.S.