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Read, Reason & Write

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The purpose of this course is to enhance students' skills in critical thinking, reading and writing. Students will: Read actively and critically, and effectively use textual annotation; Identify and deconstruct abstract ideas found in complex academic texts; Formulate and explain valid inferences based on information from texts; Write and evaluate arguments for validity and credibility; Locate, evaluate and synthesize ideas and information from multiple sources and varying points of view; Support ideas with adequate and varied evidence; Summarize, paraphrase and quote information from source materials; Create citations using information from source materials; Tailor language to address a specific audience; Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world; and Use strategies to effectively address the non-cognitive issues that could affect students' academic success. Prerequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown

Credit Type Count
Lecture 4.00
Lab n/a
On the job training n/a
Total Credits 4.00