WRIT080 Academic Writing and Critical Thinking

 
 
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Course Description

In this course, you will start with a clear objective for each assignment, building on the last to cultivate your ability to utilize sources effectively in crafting your own viewpoints. You will develop skills from crafting summary sentences to composing argumentative essays, and you will receive feedback and guidance from various RRU associate faculty on your writing.

Course Outline

In this course, you will:

  • Start with a clear objective for each assignment, building on the last to cultivate your ability to use sources effectively in crafting your own viewpoints
  • Develop skills from crafting summary sentences to composing argumentative essays
  • Receive feedback and guidance from various RRU associate faculty on your writing

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Identify individual challenges to effective writing
  • Present ideas and arguments effectively
  • Substantiate claims with evidence
  • Cite sources correctly following APA guidelines
  • Correctly apply APA style to manuscripts

Notes

  • Please note that this is a rigorous academic writing course, and you will require advanced English comprehension and writing skills to ensure successful completion.
  • You should expect to set aside a minimum of 15-20 hours each week to focus on assignments.
  • Final course grades will be submitted and approved within 10 business days from the course end date.
  • If you are re-taking this course, you may be eligible for a discount. Please contact us for more information.
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Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
May 12, 2025 to Jul 06, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Instructors/Guest Speakers
  • Ashley Gasten
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: May 14, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Jun 9, 2025
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 02, 2025 to Jul 27, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Jun 4, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 16, 2025 to Aug 10, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Jun 18, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Jul 14, 2025
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Jul 9, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Aug 4, 2025
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Aug 05, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Aug 7, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Sep 1, 2025
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 02, 2025 to Oct 26, 2025
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Sep 4, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Sep 29, 2025
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 15, 2025 to Nov 09, 2025
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Sep 17, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Oct 13, 2025
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 29, 2025 to Nov 23, 2025
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Oct 27, 2025
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Oct 20, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Oct 22, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Nov 17, 2025
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Nov 10, 2025 to Jan 18, 2026
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Nov 12, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
 
Course Transfer

Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.

Please note this section is 10 weeks and has a break over the Christmas holiday from Dec 22, 2025 - to Jan 5, 2026. 

Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Dec 01, 2025 to Feb 08, 2026
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Dec 3, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Jan 5, 2026
 
Course Transfer

Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.

Please note this section is 10 weeks and has a break over the Christmas holiday from Dec 22, 2025 to Jan 5, 2026.

Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 05, 2026 to Mar 01, 2026
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Jan 7, 2026
   Withdrawal Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 19, 2026 to Mar 15, 2026
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Jan 21, 2026
   Withdrawal Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Feb 03, 2026 to Mar 29, 2026
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Feb 5, 2026
   Withdrawal Deadline: Mar 2, 2026
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Feb 23, 2026 to Apr 19, 2026
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Feb 25, 2026
   Withdrawal Deadline: Mar 23, 2026
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Mar 16, 2026 to May 10, 2026
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Mar 18, 2026
   Withdrawal Deadline: Apr 13, 2026
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Apr 07, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Apr 9, 2026
   Withdrawal Deadline: May 4, 2026
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Apr 27, 2026 to Jun 21, 2026
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Apr 29, 2026
   Withdrawal Deadline: May 25, 2026
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
May 11, 2026 to Jul 05, 2026
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: May 13, 2026
   Withdrawal Deadline: Jun 8, 2026
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 01, 2026 to Jul 26, 2026
Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $595.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Jun 3, 2026
   Withdrawal Deadline: Jul 29, 2026
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
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