Research Skills
In some English classes, students must write research or critical-thinking papers about books or literary concepts. And in English classes that focus on rhetoric and writing, you may have to develop logical arguments and research to back them up. The ability to use the Internet to get information, to look things up in books and at the library, and to synthesize research into clear ideas can serve you well in most careers. It also helps you develop the skills necessary to research information relevant to your life. You might, for example, find yourself researching the best remedies for a cold, and the research skills you learn in English can help you do so.