Philosophy (PHIL) 252 Critical Thinking (Revision 7)

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Overview
ENGL 255 focuses on essay writing at the university level. In order to improve the necessary skills,
students study examples of good writing, do two short summaries, participate in critical exchanges (if
possible, these are done online with other course students), and complete four other short writing
assignments covering a spectrum of styles and purposes. The course is designed to recognize
students’ personal interests, objectives, and learning styles and to provide flexible scheduling options.
ENGL 255 provides some grammar review but assumes at least a senior high school level of
competency in both grammar and composition.
Outline
Unit 1: Diagnostic Activities
Unit 2: Summaries
Unit 3: Critical Exchange
Unit 4: Special Project
Unit 5: Writing an Essay Using Sources
Unit 6: Argumentation
Unit 7: Critical Analysis
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Evaluation
You must receive “D” (50 percent) or higher on the examination and an overall average of “D” (50
percent) or higher to pass the course. Assignments not submitted by your contract date (end of active
registration) receive a grade of 0. The weighting of the course assignments is as follows:
Diagnostic Paragraphs (1 page) 0%
Summaries (1-1 ½ pages) 10%
Critical Exchange 15%
Special Project (4 pages 1 ) 10%
Essay Using Sources (3-4 pages) 15%
Argumentative Essay (4 pages) 20%
Critical Analysis (4 pages) 20%
Final Examination (3 hours) 10%
Total 100%
1 Some of the choices for this assignment require 2-3 pages, though each choice involves
approximately the same amount of work. See Unit 4 in your print Guide.
Note: Weighting in most grouped-study offerings is somewhat altered to accommodate a classwork
component.