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Com 220

Axia College
Course Syllabus
COM/220 Version 3
Research Writing
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Course Syllabus
COM/220 Version 3
2
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Course Description
Students focus on gathering research, evaluating and documenting sources, and developing a
major research paper. Selected readings prompt discussion regarding bias, rhetorical devices,
arguments, and counterarguments. Grammar exercises address commonly confused sets of
words, modifiers, parallel structure, sentence variety, and sentence clarity.
Course Topics & Objectives
Week One: Identifying Components of Argumentation
· Choose an appropriate topic for a research paper.
· Identify examples of bias, rhetorical devices, argumentation, and effective
counterarguments.
Week Two: Gathering and Evaluating Information
· Discuss strategies for gathering reliable information.
· Evaluate the credibility of different types of sources.
Week Three: Working with Sources
· Create an annotated bibliography.
· Use grammar, mechanics, spelling, and punctuation...