WTNG 210 - Critical Writing for the Sciences

Institution:

Roger Williams University

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Description:

Prerequisite: Successful completion (C- or higher) of WTNG 102.Fulfills the second of two University Core Curriculum requirements in theUniversity Writing ProgramA research-based course, Critical Writing for the Sciences focuses onthe production of reports expected of science professionals, namely,a research (lab) report in the IMRD format, a review of literaturepaper based upon a current argument, and an article for a popularjournal. Students learn how to assess an experiment, negotiateprofessional sources, defend an argument, create an annotatedbibliography and an oral presentation, and write for variousaudiences.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 06/30/2013 

Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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