claim: yes, having good writing skills makes you an excellent student,
reason: because being able to write well means that you have a understanding of what is being taught, and you are able to explain through writing. Also everything throughout college requires you to be able to write an excellent essay. When applying to grad school or doing an application for a scholarship it requires you to write an essay if you do not have good writing skills, your application will be denied. Everything in a professional life or successful school career requires good writing skills.
warrant: good writing skills means that you are able to interpret a prompt and explain through words logically what you are saying in response. Also having good writing skills include being able to construct a promper sentence or paragraph that can be understand by professors or peers.
