Each student writes and revises short essays as well as a research paper demonstrating her formulation of a persuasive and logical argument. Course Descriptions 50. The relationship between Writing 50 and Core I provides students with additional opportunities for reflecting upon and generating ideas about materials presented in Core. Advanced writing is an intensive course designed to further enhance students' use of rhetorical strategies. Through sequential critical and analytical assignments, students develop a consciousness of language and become competent and confident with the use of an academic voice.
Students have the opportunity to write first-person essays in addition to short research papers.
The revision process, peer collaboration and review contribute to the students' success in writing about complex issues and ideas clearly and convincingly.