Healthcare Writing    3 s.h

Catalog description

Advanced writing course focused on the writing practices and genres produced in the health professions with a focus on writing about health and medicine for lay audiences. Students examine specific genres of writing produced by clinicians, researchers, and those working in health-science fields. Students learn the rhetorical strategies needed to write and communicate effectively in health and medical contexts, including health-profession entrance essays, health science research reports, patient and clinician communications, and public health documents. Prereq.: ENGL 1551 (Writing 2) or ENGL 1551H (Honors Writing 2) with grade of "C" or higher.