Requirements:
Beginning Fall 2006, incoming freshmen must complete English 101 (or an approved alternative) plus four additional Writing-Intensive (W) courses.

• Two Writing-Intensive courses. These courses must be in the Middle and/or Outer Cluster of the Dragon Core. At least one course must be at the 300 or 400-level. 

• Two additional Writing-Intensive courses. One course is at the 300- or 400-level and must be designated in the student's major or designated as a related requirement for that major. The other course can be at the 200-, 300-, or 400-level and may be designated by the major.

Beginning Fall 2007, incoming transfer students who have completed the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or an AA degree must complete at least the designated Writing-Intensive (W) course in the student’s major or designated by the major at the 300- or 400-level. 

Courses:

200-level: Writing is an integral part of the course and students will convey through writing their knowledge, comprehension, and application of course content.

300/400-level: Students develop competency in using diverse sources and points of view in their writing as well as locating, using, and citing appropriately primary and secondary source materials from both print and electronic resources. Students will be introduced to writing conventions appropriate to the discipline of the course and will have the opportunity to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate course content.

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