Medical Writing

Catalog description

ELC 869 is a 2-unit elective course that will teach you how to become a more effective writer. The topics for this course include principles of good writing, writing techniques, and tips for writing faster with less anxiety. The course will also provide guidance in writing a variety of documents that pharmacists commonly use, such as conference presentations, abstracts, journal articles, grants and writing for general purposes. This is a hybrid course. Each face -to-face class will include exercises in specific areas of grammar and editing with a quiz at the end of the period over the material covered. Prior to the class meeting, you will view a series of video lectures related to the various types of documents that we will study. You will also write a final 2 -page reflection paper. (Prerequisites: none) 3-Year PharmD Program for CO2028 Starting AY 2025-2026 Year 1 Block Course # COURSE TITLE Credits Coordinator 2025- 2026 Fall