National University of Computer
Computer & Emerging Sciences, Lahore
COURSE CODE SS 1014
COURSE TITLE Expository Writing
CREDIT HOURS 2 Hours
COURSE The course aims to contribute to the development of an ability to communicate
DESCRIPTION information and analyses accurately, in writing, to a range of audiences.
Students will develop their fundamental language skills focusing on writing; to
gain confidence to communicate
communicate in written English outside the classroom. The
course themes
hemes target the development of 21st century skills and focus on selfself-
reflection and active engagement. Course activities include collaborative and
individual activities, as well as a series of required
required assignments, including
reading and writing across various genres.
MODE OF - Lectures and Discussion
INSTRUCTIONS - Collaborative learning
- Education technologies, word processing, the internet and electronic
presentation.
COURSE Students will be able to
OBJECTIVES 1. Develop skills as reflective and self-directed
self learners.
2. Analyze basic communication skills and use them effectively in written
English.
3. Develop analytical and problem-solving
problem solving skills to address various situations.
4. Critically evaluate
evaluate and review different types of texts and summarize them.
5. Intellectually engage with different stages of the writing process.
TEXT BOOKS - Models for Writers _Fourteenth Edition (Alfred Rosa and Paul Eschholz)
- Successful Writing – Scott McLean
GRADING - Mid-Terms
Terms (2) 30%
CRITERIA - Quizzes 10%
- Assignments 10 %
- Final Exam 50%
CLASSROOM - Dress code: Formal
COURSESIES - Attendance is compulsory
- Deadlines must be observed
PLAGIARISM/ - Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words.
ACADEMIC - Essays must be typed and double-spaced,
double spaced, and follow APA standards for
DISHONESTY documentation.
- Plagiarism is a major academic offence. All required papers may be subject
to submission for textual similarity
similarity review to the commercial plagiarism
detection software.
National University of Computer
Computer & Emerging Sciences, Lahore
Course Contents
Dates Topics Readings/ Assignments
Week 1 Introduction to the course Assign reading for Response
esponse paper
The Writing Process: Planning, Writing, and
Revising the Essay
Week 2 Revising, Editing, Referencing, paraphrasing Critical Reading and Viewing
Week 3 Peer-Review Assignment 1
Response paper-Draft-1 Response paper
Week 4 Expository Writing Quiz 1:
Narrative Essay (Sentence
Sentence structure,
grammar, and punctuation practice tasks)
Week 5 Essay 1: Narrative essay writing in class Assignment 2
Essay 1
Mid 1
Week 6 Essay 2 Descriptive Writing
Reading and follow—up
up task (Choosing the
right words)
Week 7 Essay 2 Peer-Review
Review Draft due in class
Week 8 Writing a personal statement (Draft 1) Assignment 3
In class Essay 2: Final Draft
Quiz 2
Week 9 Peer-Review
Review and Presentation Assignment 4
personal statement Personal statement
Week 10 Argumentative Writing
Rhetoric appeals (tasks )
Assignment 5
Week 11 Essay 3 Argumentative writing Essay 3: Final Draft
Mid 2
Week 12 Intro to report writing Assign research topics (Social
Social Issues
Issues)
Sample reports
Research- Documentation
Social Issues Research report
Week 13 In class writing practice
Week 14 Creative Writing Quiz 3
Week 15 Final Report Presentation
