WRIT 125/3.0: Effective Writing I

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Instructor

Jean Prinsen Learn more about the instructor...
E-mail: prinsenj@queensu.ca

Course Description

This online writing course is a study of the basic principles of academic writing, including a series of assignments that emphasize logical organization, stylistic clarity, and grammatical precision.

Course Objectives

After completing WRIT 125, students should be able to do the following:

• understand the essential components of the academic essay: thesis statement, topic sentences, paragraph structure, and basic grammar and style
• understand the format and purpose of types of assignments common to many academic courses, such as comparison/contrast essays and critical reviews
• use material derived from research sources to develop an argument
• see how the mechanics of writing – style and grammar – help them communicate more effectively with readers

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More information:

• Computer Requirements and Internet Access
• Moodle, Our Online Learning Environment 
• Academic Integrity
• Evaluation
• Suggested Time Commitment
• Required Material