Auburn University General Education Outcomes

Students will be able to construct an effective argument.

1. Establish a suitable central thesis, one that is arguable, appropriate, clear, and focused.

2. Construct an argument based on reasonable assumptions.

3. Provide suitable supporting evidence for their thesis, evidence that is relevant, effective, and adequate for the purpose, audience, and writing situation.

4. Anticipate and deal effectively with possible objections or opposing arguments.

5. Be able to structure an argument effectively.

6. Be able to present an argument using an appropriate voice and tone.

7. Be able to present an argument using appropriate language.

8. Be able to present an argument using contextually‐appropriate genre conventions.