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This course introduces students to college-level, academic writing. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, argumentation, intellectual honestyand revision. Through the writing process, students refine arguments; develop and support ideas; investigate, evaluate, and integrate appropriate sources; revise and edit for effective style and usages; and develop an awareness of the variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes of academic writing. Students produce five to seven reading-based, multi-paragraphed argumentative essays of increasing difficulty, totaling 15-20 pages for the semester.

This course gives close attention to the writing process in various forms of thesis-based writing. The course develops skills in logical and focused writing, through thesis development using supporting ideas and evidence. In addition, students learn to integrate and document information from sources. Also Available via Online Learning. Approved for the Honors Program.