Course Description:

• Introduces and prepares you for the critical processes and fundamentals of writing in academic and professional contexts.
• Teaches the use of print and digital technologies to promote inquiry.
• Requires the production of a variety of academic texts, totaling at least 4500 words (15 pages typed) of polished writing.
• This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software.

All of these skills are considered essential in numerous academic disciplines and in the workforce, so you can be sure that your experience in this course will be relevant to your educational plans and career goals no matter what your chosen field of study. You are encouraged to participate to the fullest extent possible.

Course Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course. At NOVA students utilize direct enrollment and informed self-placement. To learn more, visit the NOVA website -- https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/placement/index.html