Write a Professional, College-Level Basic Argument Research Essay

Students will improve their understanding of what it means to write formally and professionally.
Students will learn about ethos, pathos, and logos as related to forming credible arguments.
Students will learn how to craft an argumentative thesis statement
Students will learn how to properly and effectively structure an essay/an argumentative essay
Students will improve their writing skills
Students will learn how to conduct research properly and how to locate peer-reviewed/scholarly sources
Students will learn how to format their essays in MLA and will learn how to intergrate research using MLA
Students will advance their knowledge on how to write a formal argument free of bias

Hello! I am currently a full-time college instructor.  My areas of expertise include reading, writing, and study/learning skills.  I currently teach Academic Survival Skills and College Literacy to college freshmen, and I teach developmental and advanced writing online to adults of various ages across the country.  With my experience and education, I know that I can effectively prepare high school students for college level work and expectations. I also often teach students strategies for helping them succeed in their other college level courses.

Students will be expected to write paragraphs outside of class sessions. These will be due before the next class meeting. Students will use Google drive/docs to write their papers, so I can go into their essays and add feedback for improvement.

Students will be expected to fully read their two to three scholarly sources to be able to integrate those ideas into their writing.

Informal instructor feedback

45 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.