The student will be able to:

1. Through individualized instruction, including one-on-one tutorials by an English department instructor, an instructional aide, and trained peer tutors as available, receive help on all aspects of the writing process from start to finish.
2. Practice grammar, mechanics, and MLA documentation for mastery of course content in referring course.
3. Apply knowledge obtained to enhance learning in ENGL, NCEN, and/or courses across the disciplines requiring extensive reading, writing, and critical thinking.

1. Through one-on-one tutorials by an English department instructor, an instructional aide, and trained peer tutors as available, receive help on all aspects of the writing process from start to finish
   1. Individualized instruction
      1. Practice in critical reading process, including previewing, annotation, and post-reading comprehension/reflection
      2. Practice in critical reading for comprehension, such as identifying organizational patterns, main ideas, and supporting details
      3. Practice in critical reading analysis, such as evaluating author worldview, evaluating argument, and synthesizing ideas from a variety of texts
      4. Practice in mastery of college-level vocabulary based in course readings
      5. Practice in generating clear, specific thesis statements that respond to writing prompts
      6. Practice in writing paragraphs that articulate clear points developed with a range of information, including direct text support
2. Practice grammar, mechanics, and MLA documentation for mastery of course content in referring course
   1. Use online course management system(s): Canvas
   2. Identify and use grammar and usage websites
      1. Purdue Owl
      2. Foothill English Department website
   3. Identify and use appropriate computer software
   4. Additional practice problems using software, e.g.: Cengage product: INSITE; Writespace for Developmental Writers; McGraw-Hill product: Easy Access Catalyst
   5. Use individualized instruction
3. Apply knowledge obtained to enhance learning in ENGL, NCEN, and/or courses across the disciplines requiring extensive reading, writing, and critical thinking

1. Practice and explore multiple strategies for forming a thesis and presenting supporting evidence.
2. Practice and explore multiple strategies for writing transitions and organizing essays.

Completion of homework as assigned by parent course instructor
Completion of additional exercises beyond those assigned by parent course instructor

Work in groups
Individualized instruction
Work on computer

Hacker, Diane, and Nancy Sommers. A Pocket Style Manual with Exercises. 2021.

Kaufman, Lester, and Jane Strauss. The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy to Use Guide With Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes. 2021.

1. Homework assignments: topics are assigned by course instructor
2. Completion of assignments both online and hand-written/word documents
3. Additional coursework:
   1. Practice worksheets provided by instructor that showcase basic and more challenging usage and grammar applications
4. Reading and annotating assigned articles and texts