Students will be able to:

• recognize and use elements of argumentation such as premises, conclusions, evidence, values, assumptions, etc.;
• recognize how values and worldview affect response to arguments;
• evaluate non-fiction texts for quality, credibility, and validity;
• create, analyze, and evaluate written work collaboratively;
• recognize and avoid rhetorical abuses in writing, including common logical fallacies;
• incorporate academic-quality research and resources into writing;
• use college-level writing skills to summarize, evaluate, analyze, and persuade;
• appropriately cite all sources used in the preparation of course work.