Posted on May 28th, 2021 in by Rajesh Velliangiri
- ENG-W 230 Science Writing (3 cr.)
P: ENG-W 131 or ENG-W 140 (with a grade of C or higher). This course examines how writing about science and from a scientific viewpoint promotes confidence in one’s knowledge and understanding of science itself. With an emphasis on finding and assessing information, the writing in the course offers the opportunity to explore and to engage critically in current conversations on significant topics in the sciences. Students investigate the forms of writing that scientists use to communicate with each other and with the public. - ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills (3 cr.)
P: ENG-W 131 or ENG-W 140 (with a grade of C or higher). Professional Writing Skills teaches professional writing competencies and research skills in a collaborative setting. Students learn how people typically read and use workplace documents by analyzing the purposes, structure, requirements, and language of professional writing and by producing documents that fulfill a specific purpose for the intended audience. W231 strengthens students’ ability to use information technology for both professional and academic research. The required, signature assignment for W231 is a researched recommendation report, produced collaboratively for a local business or not-for-profit organization. Students in this class may earn the RISE Experiential Learning credit.To develop research and writing skills requisite for most academic and professional activities. Emphasis on methods of research, organization, and writing techniques useful in preparing reviews, critical bibliographies, research and technical reports, proposals and papers. - ENG-W 270 Argumentative Writing (3 cr.)
P: ENG-W 131 or ENG-W 140 (with a grade of C or higher). W270 offers instruction and practice in writing argumentative essays about complicated and controversial issues. The course focuses on strategies for identifying issues, assessing claims, locating evidence, deciding on a position, and writing papers with clear assertions and convincing arguments.
