Saylor.org's English Composition/Academic Writing

Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
 * Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical concepts that underlie academic writing.
 * Practice the techniques of written argumentation and persuasion.
 * Identify and practice developing the essential components of a written argument.
 * Practice techniques for identifying and writing for a specific audience.
 * Practice techniques for forming basic persuasive appeals.
 * Practice the most common logical structures used in academic writing.
 * Practice techniques for identifying and avoiding logical fallacies in persuasive writing.
 * Demonstrate competence in various rhetorical strategies and logical structures by developing, analyzing, and revising original essays.