Overview
Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to: * Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical concepts that underlie academic writing. * Practice the techniques of written argumentation and persuasion. * Identify and practice developing the essential components of a written argument. * Practice techniques for identifying and writing for a specific audience. * Practice techniques for forming basic persuasive appeals. * Practice the most common logical structures used in academic writing. * Practice techniques for identifying and avoiding logical fallacies in persuasive writing. * Demonstrate competence in various rhetorical strategies and logical structures by developing, analyzing, and revising original essays.