Knowledge of Conventions
By the end of first year composition,
students should
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Learn common formats for different
kinds of texts
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Develop knowledge of genre conventions
ranging from structure and paragraphing to tone and mechanics
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Practice appropriate means of documenting
their work
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Control such surface features as syntax,
grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Faculty in all programs and departments
can build on this preparation by helping students learn
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The conventions of usage, specialized
vocabulary, format, and documentation in their fields
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Strategies through which better control
of conventions can be achieved