WR 323 - Academic Writing: The Research Paper

Institution:

Marylhurst University

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Description:

This advanced course will help students fulfill the requirements for professional and academic writing. Students will learn how to define and focus their information needs in a subject area, how to access and evaluate needed information, and how to transform information into the foundation for original academic writing. Thesis organization, process, and documentation will be emphasized; issues such as writing across disciplines and plagiarism will also be included. This course is designed to meet the outcomes for the Information Lab and the Writing Lab for the Liberal Arts core. Prerequisites: Student has met LLA1 Computer Literacy, LLE1 Critical Thinking, and LLE2 Argumentation. Meets LAC outcomes: LLB1 Information Studies & LLE3 Research Writing. 3 crs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marylhurst.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 636-8141

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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