WRITING/RESEARCH METHODS FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS

Catalog description

Emphasizes reading and writing skills required for graduate-level STEM majors at the university, focusing on a wide range of reading skills and strategies that include critically analyzing academic journal articles, synthesizing ideas, vocabulary expansion, and vocabulary acquisition skills. Reading and vocabulary study are centered on a range of STEM fields and student interests. Written work focuses on writing critical reactions to readings through synthesizing multiple sources and developing coherent arguments. Students develop skills of summarizing, paraphrasing, utilizing appropriate grammar, customizing their writing style to their audience, and increasing familiarization with library and online resources.