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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.
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Essays are a fundamental
Short essay assignments are tied not only to concepts and techniques discussed but also to ideas that can be used in argument projects. In this way you will be able to demonstrate your ability to apply the concepts to actual analytical situations, as well as build a repository of information that can be used when you begin work on your project. Research you do for short essays can also be used in the term project, which should help to maximize your efforts.
- Purpose: Must demonstrate intention -- a thesis or purpose for the essay -- that is consistent with the assignment.
- Organization: Must conform to best practices for organizing essays, including having an introduction, body, and conclusion..
- Content: Must be clearly written and well developed.
- Research: Must incorporate at least two credible sources of information, but may include more.
- Documentation: Must use MLA style documentation both in-text and in a list of works cited.
- Conventions: Must be free of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word choice errors.
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About these links
There are numerous sites online to help with organization, development, and polishing of any type of essay. Make it a habit to seek out the information you need to be successful at any task asked of you. The links below represent only a few of the options available for writing help.
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