RWS 508W - Scientific Writing

Units: 3

Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

Prerequisite(s): Satisfies Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement for students who have completed 60 units and completed General Education requirements in Communication and Critical Thinking. Admission to a minor, major, certificate, or graduate program in rhetoric and writing studies. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Test scores or verification of exemption; copy of transcript.

Scientific writing in academic and empirical research settings to include clear and concise writing style, rhetorical strategies, and writing of research reports, proposals, conference presentations, and articles.

Maximum Credits: 3