Overview
Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to: * Demonstrate an understanding of and practice basic principles of incorporating outside sources into persuasive writing. * Practice techniques for using research to support various logical structures and rhetorical strategies, including analysis, discussion, and comparison/contrast. * Practice incorporating quotations, paraphrases, and summaries into academic writing. * Identify the risks of plagiarism and practice techniques for avoiding it. * Practice the basic requirements of MLA style and formatting. * Research, develop, analyze, and edit an essay of moderate length.