An introduction to the forms of current science writing, from technical descriptions to highly crafted magazine pieces. Students develop a final project that may be marketed to magazines or journals. A course in writing short stories. Emphasis is placed on class discussion of student writing. A course in writing and reading poetry.
Emphasis is placed on class discussion of student writing.
An introduction to various aspects of technical writing, including readability, document design, editing, and usability. An introduction to editing principles and practices in professional and technical fields. An advanced course in reading and writing true-life stories in the nonfiction tradition exemplified by such writers as Dickens, Agee, McPhee, and Didion. Research ENG 500 Independent Study Written permission of supervising faculty member and of the program director is necessary before registration. ENG 501 Thesis Research Written permission of supervising faculty member and of the program director is necessary before registration.