Thinking and Writing at Champlain College

Many Champlain College students find that, while writing assignments are part of many majors and programs, they do most of their analytical, research-based writing in courses that combine program learning and general education. The links below could be helpful to student writers by providing guidance in writing academic essays and an introduction to big ideas that students commonly encounter throughout the curriculum.

• Academic essays — what they are and how to write them
• Key concepts and big ideas

If you’re interested in how general education connects to the Champlain College competencies, the links below offer an overview.