Critical Reading and Writing II: The Research Essay
Spring 2010 ENGL 0130 S01
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Instructor: Carol DeBoer-Langworthy
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Course Description
For the confident writer. Offers students who have mastered the fundamentals of the critical essay an opportunity to acquire the skills to write a research essay, including formulation of a research problem, use of primary evidence, and techniques of documentation. Individual section topics are drawn from literature, history, the social sciences, the arts, and the sciences. Enrollment limited to 17. Writing sample may be required. Banner registrations after classes begin require instructor approval. S/NC.
Instructor's Description
This section concentrates on writing about science. Selecting topics of interest, students will do research and write essays explaining a particular phenomenon or issue, as well as their own interest in it. This is a writing workshop, so consistent attendance is required
Assignments and Grading
S/NC
Readings and Required Texts
Workman, James G. THE HEART OF DRYNESS
Angier & Cohen, eds. BEST SCIENCE WRITING OF 2009
Kolbert, ed. BEST AMERICAN SCIENCE AND NATURE WRITING OF 2009
... and short readings as assigned
Additional Meetings/Labs
Individual conferences on papers; possible attendance at science lectures/public talks as appropriate