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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.