Academic Writing

This course is designed to help learners continue to hone their writing, research and critical thinking skills. Through a series of selected readings and assignments, learners will develop a working understanding of the writing process, the rhetorical principles of voice and purpose that guide what and how one writes, and the basics of assessing research and academic argument. All assignments will be formatted and cited using APA conventions. Learners will receive on-going support on all assignments, including comments and guidance on revisions and drafts. Learn to work with team members to peer review assignments. This course is instructed by various RRU associate faculty.

Students at all stages can benefit from individualized guidance on the writing process, from topic exploration to writing mechanics. Students will complete a short needs assessment and then be placed with a coach of complementary strengths to help them meet their individual goals. Coaching is offered via telephone or through online collaboration tools at mutual convenience. In alignment with the Writing Centre and ethical guidelines at RRU, coaching enables powerful solutions to emerge from the student themselves.

Students at all stages can benefit from individualized guidance on the writing process, from topic exploration to writing mechanics. Students will complete a short needs assessment and then be placed with a coach of complementary strengths to help them meet their individual goals. Coaching is offered via telephone pr through online collaboration tools at mutual convenience. In alignment with the Writing Centre and ethical guidelines at RRU, coaching enables powerful solutions to emerge from the student themselves.