Demonstrate theability to distinguish between empirical, normative, and advocacy researchas well as how they form the components of arguments for and against a particular topic.

Learning Objectives:

1Demonstrate theability to distinguish between empirical, normative, and advocacy researchas well as how they form the components of arguments for and against a particular topic.

2Recognize, respond to and analyze a range of evidence used to support varioustypesofclaims.

3Understand the relationship between research, language, and well-supported conclusions. 4Provide a foundation of evidence to assist in completing the 2 major essays for the course