ESL 7069 - Success in Academic Writing for Graduate Students

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic genres of academic writing seen across the disciplines and the modes of discourse that often characterize the writing in these genres. Students will be responsible for producing three major writing assignments: an abstract, a research plan, and a literature review, all of which will draw on authentic models from the specific disciplines of class members. Several shorter papers will also be required through which students will become more familiar with some of the modes of discourse which inform various types of academic writing: summary, extended definition, process, critique, and synthesis. Many class periods will be conducted in a workshop format, and students will be expected to share their own works in progress as well as contribute thoughtfully and constructively on the works of their peers. Placement into the course will be determined by Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or a University of Cincinnati writing placement test score.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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