ENGLISH 103: Critical Thinking
MAUREEN ROE
SPRING 2020
Santiago Canyon College
8045 East Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
​Office: H208 (Writing Center)
Phone: 714-628-4746
FAQ
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Where can I find material for my presentation?
I would suggest perusing popular magazines that would have a variety of full-page, color advertisements. You can also watch a little television, find a good commercial, and then more than likely, locate that commercial on YouTube.
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Will I get Study Guides for Tests?
Yes. We will spend time reviewing the major concepts we have covered in class during the class session before the exams.
You may wish to look through the PowerPoint slides and class notes.
There will be no surprises on the tests.
There are countless free online news sites that you can search for interesting articles.
Here are a few I like to use for our journal articles:
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Where should I find my current events?
Why do I need this class if I'm not an English major?
Why? ...because you are a member of the human race and must rely on communication to interact effectively with others; you need to know how to think, reason, and express your ideas clearly and comprehensively. If you want to be taken seriously by other people--no matter what your buisness or major--then you need to sound like you know what you are talking about. Critical thinking skills enable you to do that.
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Just a few options:
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Enter the SCC Writing Contest with an original poem, short story, and or research paper (5 points)
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Enroll in and complete the English N91 Writing Center course (15 points)
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Attend any two Writing Center Workshops--see schedule in your syllabus (10 points)
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Save your NQA coupon until the end of the semester (10 points)