Writing Intensive Requirement [W]

Goal: Students will demonstrate advanced research-based critical writing skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will complete formal writing assignments that entail research drawing from sources that are documented using a recognized style such as APA, Chicago, MLA, a journal-specific style, etc.,
2. Students will be able to critique the validity and effectiveness of arguments presented by others in the field,
3. Students will use a planning/drafting/revising process that incorporates self-assessment and/or peer review and includes instructor feedback, and
4. Students will write using standard American English, including correct punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.