EN 661.410 - Research Writing

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Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

Research writing - whether in the sciences, social sciences, medicine, or humanities - is a critical component for success as an academic. Yet, for many, the process of writing becomes less a labor of love than a source of dread, performance anxiety, and procrastination. This course is designed to be user-friendly "kick in the pants" that helps students succeed in planning, developing, editing, and finishing a 20-30 page writing project specific to their disciplines. Projects can include a research report, journal article, literature review, dissertation chapter, grant proposal, or other relevant document. The course is run as a workshop and tailored to meet the specific needs of each group. Course focuses on refining content, organizing ideas, deploying appropriate citation practices, formatting correctly, working with writer's block, and setting workable goals to facilitate the writing process. Class meets together and individually with instructor. Undergraduates are required to be conducting research with a faculty member or by special permission of instructor. S/U grading only (students may elect to take this course for a traditional letter grade if their departments require them to do so; students must inform the instructor by the second week of class). Co-listed with 661.610. No audits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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