Course

Objective:

Learning Outcomes:

• write effective, sound, well-supported arguments using a variety of rhetorical techniques
• manage the research and writing process effectively and show evidence of planning for research project methods and resource use
• identify and respond effectively to a range of audiences in written feedback
• formulate a thesis or central claim to anchor development of an argument appropriate to audience and purpose
• identify valid issues for scholarly research
• formulate a research question(s) that aids in exploration and analysis
• use online research skills to locate and evaluate college-level research materials, as well as types of sources appropriate to research and writing
• integrate appropriate outside information into course assignments
• use standard documentation procedures in essays (MLA guidelines)
• recognize and avoid plagiarism
• analyze readings for implied and direct meaning, and for tone, audience, and purpose
• synthesize a variety of viewpoints to develop an argumentative stance
• develop and analyze arguments using logic and other appropriate appeals
• identify and avoid logical fallacies or flawed logic.
• write a multiple-page essay and supportive documents that demonstrate critical thinking- including an 6-8-page research paper- that meets college-level standards for content, organization, style, grammar, mechanics, and format

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