3credit hour(s)Prerequisite:ESOL 1110 or ENGL 1110 This course is designed for non-native English speakers who have completed ESOL 1110 or equivalent coursework. It provides advanced instruction in academic research and writing, focusing on developing argumentation skills across multiple genres. Students will enhance their reading, writing, and research practices by analyzing rhetorical situations, including audience, purpose, and context, with targeted language support to meet the needs of English learners. Emphasis will be placed on integrating secondary sources into written arguments, evaluating the credibility and relevance of sources, and applying ethical research practices. The course offers personalized guidance to strengthen students’ ability to engage in effective research and communicate their findings in an academic context.