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Advanced Research Writing focuses on the development and practice of advanced research and writing skills. EN 305 focuses on the development and practice of advanced research and writing skills. This course is designed to engage the skills of research, genre analysis, rhetorical analysis, synthesis, and the ethical integration of multiple sources into complex arguments for diverse audiences. Students in EN 305 should expect to develop research questions that will guide a series of writing projects based on disciplinary inquiries. Either EN305, EN306, or EN350 is required of all students. Prerequisites: EN111 and Junior standing.

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to:

• develop focused research questions
• analyze and evaluate the validity of research sources
• differentiate between various genres, rhetorical situations, and audiences
• apply effective rhetorical choices and genre conventions
• effectively evaluate, critique, and synthesize various texts
• provide evidence of a writing process
• negotiate and incorporate peer and instructor feedback