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WTNG 210 - Critical Writing for the Sciences

Prerequisites: Successful completion (C- or higher) of WTNG 102 .
Fulfills the second of two University Core Curriculum requirements in the University Writing Program
A research-based course, Critical Writing for the Sciences focuses on the production of reports expected of science professionals, namely, a research (lab) report in the IMRD format, a review of literature paper based upon a current argument, and an article for a popular journal. Students learn how to assess an experiment, negotiate professional sources, defend an argument, create an annotated bibliography and an oral presentation, and write for various audiences.

3 credits
Fall, Spring


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