GRAD 520 - Academic Writing

Spring (0 credit) Sarah Glosson. Graded Pass/Fail. Note: Instructor permission required.

A course for domestic and international students to improve writing skills and gain confidence in their ability to write formal, academic English. The writing process will be emphasized, with special attention given to improving the students’ organizing, proofreading and revising skills. Students will learn how to identify their audience, define their purpose, and add cohesion and clarity to their writing. In addition, writing conventions concerning plagiarism and other writing norms will be examined.