Rhetorical Knowledge

• Use appropriate technologies to organize, present, and communicate information to address a range of audiences, purposes, and genres

Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing

Processes

• Be aware that it usually takes multiple drafts to create and complete a successful text
• Develop flexible strategies for generating, revising, editing, and proof-reading
• Understand the collaborative and social aspects of research and writing processes
• Understand the collaborative and social aspects of research and writing processes
• Use appropriate technologies to manage data and information collected or generated for future use

Knowledge of Conventions:

• Learn common formats for different genres
• Develop knowledge of genre conventions ranging from structure and paragraphing to tone and mechanics
• Apply appropriate means of documenting their work
• Control such surface features as syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Understand and apply legal and ethical uses of information and technology including copyright and intellectual property