? Students will learn and practice writing as a
? Transdisciplinarity: The ability to integrate knowledge
recursive practice.
and methods from different fields to address
? Students will learn and practice writing as a social
historical or contemporary questions.
process.
? Critical Thinking: The ability to utilize reflective
? Students will learn and practice the major strategies
analysis to draw informed conclusions.
and patterns for academic writing across the
? Quantitative Literacy: The ability to utilize numerical
curriculum, primarily analysis and argumentation.
data accurately and effectively to address real world
? Students will develop processes for critical thinking.
problems.
? Students will develop processes for digital
? Communication Literacies: The ability to speak
composing.
and write effectively to convey and make an
? Students will use reading, writing, and critical
evidence-based argument.
thinking as a means of understanding diverse
? Information and Technology Literacy: The ability
cultures.
to utilize information and communications technology
? Students will use writing to learn.
critically and effectively in a rapidly changing world.
? Students will develop a reflective attitude through
? Active Citizenship: A commitment to lifelong civic
using writing.
engagement at a local, national and/or global level.
? Students will develop an understanding of multiple
? Ethical Judgment and Integrity: The ability to draw
perspectives through using writing.
reasonable conclusions from ethical questions to
guide personal conduct.
? Diversity: A commitment to promote inclusivity in a diverse world

Class will include:
How to annotate and outline
In class drafting
Paragraphs and grammar
Thesis statements and the Hook
Three types of outlines
Paraphrasing lesson
Citations