Writing Skills (WRSK)

WRSK 0802  Upgrading Credits: 0  
Writing Skills 11 Health Sci  Total Hours: 96  
This course continues writing skills development. Students will focus on the writing process. This includes outlining, writing a first and second draft and editing. Students will focus on summary and report writing. Students will also critically analyze issues-based articles for validity and write an argument for or against the article. Additionally, students will focus on grammar.
Pre-requisite(s): ENSK 0726, English 0752, or VCC Reading and Writing Assessment scores of reading 50, grammar 40, and writing 0861  
WRSK 1076  Upgrading Credits: 0  
Writing Skills  Total Hours: 96  
This is a non-credit course which focuses on advanced writing skills. Students will develop either grammar or writing skills or both in preparation for entry into certain post-secondary programs. After completing individualized assignments, students will take CCA practice and exit tests to prove their readiness. Receiving departments have agreed to accept CCA statements of success in lieu of retaking the required ABE assessments.
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of Grade 11 English, WRSK 0826 or equivalent