Rhetorical principles for analyzing and composing varied genres of academic writing, such as the exploratory essay, research report, annotations, article/book review, 20%
Readings providing analysis of composition for different purposes: explanation, persuasion, analysis, reflection, 15%
Rhetorical strategies and genre conventions for academic writing 20%
Research methods and documentation. 10%
Editing skills for evaluating content, style, formatting, readability, and mode of delivery (print or electronic). 10%
Introduction to rhetorical theories of audience and ethics. 15%
Collaborative writing and technologies for supporting teams. 15%