ENG 1021Hon. Rsrch & Argument Writing

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Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ENG 1009 or C- or better in ENG 1010 or Appropriate score on the First Year Writing placement or ACT English 27 or SAT Verbal 570 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (620) AND Student in the Honors program or approval by the Honors Director Engage in the process of crafting extended essays that are supported by thoughtful research in this Honors Program course. You’ll explore research methods, sharpen your skills in critical reading and thinking, and practice writing for a variety of academic fields. Over the course of the semester, you’ll learn how to effectively integrate source material and navigate the conventions of MLA and APA documentation styles. Shorter writing and research projects will guide you toward creating a longer, polished, research-based essay. The course also introduces multimodal composing, giving you the chance to practice combining text, visuals, and media to enhance your message and connect with different audiences. Note: ENG 1021 requires a grade of C- or better to fulfill the General Studies requirement.