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This course is designed to help students refine their writing skills for specific academic purposes. Students practice developing arguments for short essays and the research paper. In particular, students hone skills in writing recommendations, speculating and exploring alternative scenarios, weighing pros and cons and crafting academic introductions and conclusions. In addition, vocabulary building is emphasized as is proper register, advanced grammar, and usage. Emphasis is placed on enhancing textual cohesion through the use of effective paragraph structure, correct syntax and appropriate transitions.