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ENGL 1B04
The Essay and the Argument: Mechanics
0.50 Credit(s)
Academic Course
This course is designed specifically for students who wish to sharpen their writing skills through intensive practice and review of composition mechanics and English grammar. Students will focus on grammar fundamentals, paragraph construction and reading strategies. This workshop allows students to explore aspects of essay composition while developing confidence in their own writing skills through practical exercises.

Students who select ENGL 1B04 Mechanics, will develop their basic writing skills such as sentence, paragraph and essay structure, punctuation, as well as critical thinking.
Anti-requisite: Students who have taken one of: LBST 1B11, ENGL 2B30, ENGL 1B01, ENGL 1B02, ENGL 1B03, LBST 1B12, LBST 1B13, or LBST 1A40 with one of LBST 1A41, 1A42 or 1A43 may not take this course for further credit.
Notes: This course is equivalent to former LBST 1B11.

Course code change 2014-15.

Revised description 2010-11
This is a large lecture with a tutorial. You must add both components to be fully registered in this class.
Conditions: The minimum passing grade for the first year writing course is 60% (C-).
Course was last updated May 15, 2014 - 11:22 AM