Course Overview & Assessments (Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing)

Course Overview

• Purpose: Introduce critical thinking, reading, and writing skills essential for success.

Materials

• Have the fourth edition; the syllabus lists the exact book and the days of class.
• Ensure your edition contains the article used in the course.

Assessments

• Five essays for grading
• Writing reflections essay at the end of the semester (low-stakes; ungraded)
• Final exam: essay

Instructor Availability

• Instructor is readily available for meetings or questions.