The College English Prep MOOC is targeted at students preparing to enter college and who need to take the English and Writing Placement Exams. Information in this course is applicable to all students who take the CollegeBoard Accuplacer Exam. However, there is information in the first module that is specifically tailored to Texas students because of initiatives set forth by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
College English Prep
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module we discuss what TSI compliance is, how you can become compliant, and how this guide will help you reach that goal.
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8 readings1 assignment
According to Collegeboard.org, purpose and focus mean "the extent to which you present information in a unified and coherent manner, clearly addressing the issue." But what does this statement really mean? Let's do some close reading to decide. According to Collegeboard.org, organization and structure means "the extent to which you order and connect ideas." But what does this statement really mean? Let's do some close reading to decide. According to Collegeboard.org, development and support mean "the extent to which you develop and support ideas."
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9 readings3 assignments
According to Collegeboard.org, sentence variety and style mean "the extent to which you craft sentences and paragraphs demonstrating control of vocabulary, voice, and structure." According to Collegeboard.org, mechanical conventions mean "the extent to which you express ideas using Standard American English."
What's included
10 readings2 assignments
According to Collegeboard.org, critical thinking means the extent to which you communicate a point of view and demonstrate reasoned relationships among ideas.
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3 readings1 assignment
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