Students explore methods of conducting research into a problem, identifying the problem, evaluating solutions, and preparing the report. Critical thinking is emphasized as part of a long report preparation. Course is strongly recommended for students pursuing the bachelor's degree in any discipline. Introduction to creative writing and the styles and techniques necessary to produce creative written expression. In a workshop setting, students learn to critique their own work and that of others.
Emphasis is on fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
A workshop designed to help writers critique and polish their own work for future publication. Students analyze contemporary markets, write query letters, and learn manuscript formats for fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. The study of writing as an academic discipline. The course will investigate various theoretical models of composing and provide the necessary insight for working effectively with other writers across the curriculum. Students will complete writing assignments, read texts appropriate for this level of instruction, and discuss their own peer mentoring experiences in a workshop setting.