Research, Argument, and Writing

Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any WC&IL I course or HON 1000 or an appropriate score on a placement test or a score of 630+ in SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing or a score of 28+ in ACT English.

This course continues WRI 1100’s focus on argument as the cornerstone of academic writing, emphasizing organization, logical reasoning, and critical thinking. Students prepare a major argumentative research paper by locating and evaluating sources; summarizing, synthesizing, and incorporating them; and attributing ideas to their sources. Note: credit may not be earned for both WRI 1200 and WRI 1250.

Credit: 3