PROFESSIONAL WRITING FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS

Catalog description

Emphasizes reading, writing and critical thinking skills required for success in graduate STEM classes. Written work focuses on writing about in-class experiments that replicate real-world procedures in STEM fields. Develops summary skills, with an emphasis on technical report writing, and develops skills in writing about procedures and recommendations. Focuses on improving reading comprehension of authentic STEM texts found in reports, articles and published papers. Students will develop skills in using STEM-focused online databases. Finally, teamwork and revision are essential components of the course.