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AP/WRIT 1703 6.0 Writing Process: Invention, Originality, and Ethics

In this course, students develop social science research, writing, and critical thinking skills through the study of writers in the act of writing. How do writers generate, find, borrow, and develop ideas? What principles, beliefs, and motivations govern this process? Students pursue this study using ethnographic methods and engaging with theories of invention, intellectual property, […]

AP/PRWR 1006 3.0 A Writer's Introduction to Literary Forms

An introduction to the fundamental principles governing the production and reception of four principal literary forms in English: poetry, prose fiction, prose non-fiction and drama. Extensive consideration is given to the form's ties to the parallel concept of genre. Course credit exclusion: AP/PRWR 1006 3.00 (prior to Fall 2012).

AP/WRIT 1702 6.0 Becoming a Better Writer: Methods & Models

This course combines practical strategies for writing improvement in academic and professional contexts by having students study the diverse social, political and cultural challenges writers face. The course emphasizes transferable skills via writing academic essays, film criticism and professional projects. Note: This is an approved LA&PS General Education course:  Humanities.  Course credit exclusions:  AP/WRIT 1700 […]

AP/WRIT 1700 9.0 Writing: Process and Practice

This course considers a wide range of written expression including fiction, nonfiction, poetry and other genres, with an emphasis on the theory and practice of writing. Note: This is an approved LA&PS General Education course: Humanities. Course credit exclusion: AP/WRIT 1980 9.00 (prior to Fall 2012), AP/WRIT 1701 9.00, AP/WRIT 1702 6.00, AP/WRIT 1703 6.00

AP/PRWR 1004 3.0 Research for Writers

A practical introduction to research demands, strategies, and ethics in today’s digital professional writing environment. In a digital writing project, students will develop and use strategies for formulating research plans; gathering relevant and reliable information through appropriate research methods and from information retrieval systems; and evaluating and organizing information to craft responsible, compelling texts.

AP/PRWR 1003 6.0 Professional Writing: An Introduction

Introduces the concepts, fields, and practices of professional writing. Concepts considered include creativity and the idea of writing, composition theories and practices, writing for different audiences, and critical analyses of professional writing modes and media. Students practice writing for different audiences and professional writing contexts.