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Course Info for RHET - 108 - 01, Spring 2026
Class number: 2832 Title: Research and Writing Department: Writing and Rhetoric
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 15 Current enrollment: 12 Available seats: 3
Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM, 115V - WC Instructor(s): Truman, James
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Writing Emphasis Part1 and Hum Requirements
Note: Seat Reservations: 6 first-year students, 3 sophomores, 3 juniors, 3 seniors.
Course Description:
Research is a fundamental element of academic writing. In this class, students will explore and apply practical methods of library, database, and internet research. Using different strategies for source assessment and management, they will develop research-based writing skills across a range of academic disciplines.