2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

ENG 1403 Research and Composition

Research and Composition is the second in a series of two courses designed for a first-year college-level English writing program. Its purpose is to further develop students’ abilities to read and think critically by analyzing texts and evaluating sources, to research and evaluate evidence competently, to develop logical reasoning and persuasive argument skills, and to communicate ideas in appropriate written media and styles. It introduces students to academic writing, basic research, and the art of argumentation, as well as reinforcing concepts introduced in previous composition courses.  

Credits

3

Notes

Meets elective credit.  ENGL 1303 and ENGL 1403 together meet the general education Writing and Critical Inquiry requirement.