There is instruction and practice in the writing of a range of texts for specific purposes, e.g., extended definitions, descriptions of processes, data commentaries, literature reviews. A student receives a passing grade if she or he has attended classes regularly, successfully completed specified writing assignments, and performed satisfactorily on a final evaluation task. Term Paper Writing. Permission of instructor. This course is designed for non-native graduate and undergraduate students who have sufficient language proficiency to be admitted to the University, but who could profit from instruction in writing term papers.
Class meetings are once a week for ninety minutes.
Students are introduced to the steps for developing a well organized and properly developed term paper. These include an introduction to library resources, choosing and limiting topics, reading, notetaking, paraphrasing, summarizing sources, etc. A student receives a passing grade if she or he has attended classes regularly, successfully completed specified assignments, and satisfactorily completed a final term paper. Permission of instructor. This course is designed for non-native graduate and undergraduate students who have sufficient language proficiency to be admitted to the University but who need to improve their listening and notetaking skills in order to perform successfully in their academic work.