A writing course which emphasizes critical reading, expository and argumentative writing, and mastery
of library research techniques. It includes instruction and practice in critical thinking, in analytical reading and evaluation of written work, and in the methods of clearly communicating and supporting ideas in organized, coherent essays (min 750 words each). Students are required to write an average of 7500 formal words, including a research paper, based on essays, literature read in class, personal experience, and college-level research.