Students learn how to develop and organize unified essays through exploration of the principles of academic writing, critical thinking skills, rhetorical modes, and peer review.

• Writing assignments and exercises develop and reinforce critical thinking skills.
• Student essays model the writing process approach of the text.
• Students will find helpful study tips for time management and studying.
• Rhetorical grammar practice helps refine student writing.
• DISCOVERIES IN ACADEMIC WRITING prepares students for writing with sources and writing research papers.