USEM 102 - University Seminar

4 credits
Continues the sequenced three-term academic course in writing, speaking, critical thinking, and research. Students choose appropriate topics and issues to research; use various research strategies to find, evaluate, and integrate authoritative information and data, including academic databases; write and revise extended researched and argumentative essays; hone citation and documentation skills (MLA, APA, or Chicago); design and deliver a formal presentation of research; extend rhetorical knowledge of context, purpose, and audience; demonstrate control of standard academic English. Approved for University Studies (Information Literacy-Strand C). Prerequisite(s): Completion of USEM 101 with a C- or better or transfer credit of WR 121 or equivalent.