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WCOM 250. Research Essay and Rhetoric.

Credits: 3
Offered by: McGill Writing Centre (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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Description

Academic research-based writing across the disciplines. Article summary, critical analysis, rhetorical strategies, citation and paraphrase of academic sources, and editing for cohesion and clarity.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CESL 500 or CEAP 250 or WCOM 255. Only open to students in degree programs - all years and faculties.
  • Intended for students whose first language is English.
  • Entrance test: Short essay first day of classes.

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