English Composition studies rhetoric and writing that emphasizes incorporating research and analysis. In English Composition, students will demonstrate understanding and application of audience awareness, research skills, and academic writing. Courses in this category provide students with learning experiences that include identifying and evaluating source material to integrate into organized academic writing.
Apply writing and research skills to compose content that appeals to a specific audience and purpose.
Create original writing that integrates student voice with source material to articulate and support a logical argument.
The Rasmussen University Online Library has a lot of different ways for you to find sources for your research. Check out our video series for more information about getting the most out of the online library, including information about:
Beginning a research project can be overwhelming! Consider following these steps to get your research assignment rolling!
Selections from the Online Library
Selections from the Online Library
Are you having trouble finding high-quality resources for your research project? Are you not feeling confident about using the library databases?
Make a Research Appointment for one-on-one assistance!
Select General Education to view available meeting times.
The Writing Guide assists with all the various writing assignments you may encounter in college. In the Writing Guide, you will find step-by-step instructions that will help with the writing process, along with beneficial resources. Below you will find all the writing topics highlighted in the Guide. Click a link to be taken to that specific page within the Guide.
Screen shot of the Rasmussen University Writing Guide, a recommended resource for writing assignments.
Grammarly is a software to check your papers for spelling, grammar, punctuation, writing mechanics, and even plagiarism.
The Writing Lab is available through your online courses. You can submit papers to the writing for feedback from a professional tutor. Feedback is provided within 24 hours of submission.
Screenshot of the Brainfuse tutoring platform.
Use the APA Guide to find help with formatting, creating in-text citations, and references.
Screenshot of the APA Guide.
Click the honeycomb to navigate between all six transferable skills guides! Click the flame icon to navigate to the Rasmussen University Web site.
Illustration of the six Transferable Skills
