The first and fourth Student Learning Outcomes for this course state that, upon completion, students will be able to: demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes and write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action. These outcomes specifically focus on a students communication skills. This semester, weve worked on communication not just through your own essays but in response to others through your analysis of research and your reviews of your peers writing. Write an essay in which you argue why research skills are important for you to learn for your degree plan or the career you plan to get after graduation. Please include specific examples to discuss your own experiences with communication skills this semester to explain how this skill could impact other areas of your life.