Writing Academic Arguments

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A Writing Course for Transfer Students, addresses argumentative writing in academic contexts This course emphasize research-driven writing and is in keeping with Binghamton University’s commitment to writing as central to academic inquiry. The course treats writing and research as a process, emphasizes revision, and gives students an opportunity to investigate how to write research-driven texts in disciplines that interest them. Students will learn how to manage projects, conduct academic research, evaluate evidence, and analyze arguments. They will learn to use rhetorical analysis as a way to identify what is required to write effectively in different contexts. Students cannot earn credit for both WRIT 212 and WRIT 111. Offered regularly.