Research-based Writing

Much of what you need to know about conducting research for a writing project you'll learn in your Research Information Technology (RIT) course. All English 101 students are required to take RIT prior to or concurrently with English 101. Many web sites also offer help with research projects.

Research Web Sites:

RIT: The Research Information Technology course (RIT) [link to RIT web page], is a one-credit course required of all students. First year students and transfer students must take this course during their first or second semester at Calvin. In RIT students learn about academic research methods and how to use the digital research tools at the Hekman library. Over the course of the semester, RIT students learn through plenary sessions, breakout sessions lead by faculty from across the disciplines, tutorials, and workshops that are lead by library staff. Students read an on-line RIT textbook as well.

Material covered by RIT

Student Resources:

Rhetoric Center

English 101:

Course rationale, content and goals

Getting in and out of English 101:

Placement

C or better rule

AP credit

Transfer credit

Exemption exam

Research-based Writing

Minnaar Writing Awards

Grammar Exam

Resource links