Saylor.org's English Composition/Academic Writing

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.