| source Johns Hopkins University (2) |
level Graduate (X) |
department Professional Communication Program (X) |
Research writing - whether in the sciences, social sciences, medicine, or humanities - is a critical component for success as an academic. Yet, for many, the process of writing becomes less a labor of love than a source of dread, performance anxiety, and procrastination. This course is designed to be user-friendly "kick in the pants" that helps students succeed in planning, developing, editing, and finishing a 20-30 page writing project specific to their disciplines. Projects can include a research report, journal article, literature review, dissertation chapter, grant proposal, or other relevant document. The course is run as a workshop and tailored to meet the specific needs of each group. Course focuses on refining content, organizing ideas, deploying appropriate citation practices, formatting correctly, working with writer's block, and setting workable goals to facilitate the writing process. Class meets together and individually with instructor. Co-listed with 661.410.
Score: 12.2642355 Details | Listing | Web page
This course helps students build advanced communication skills that are critical for leveraging their academic experience in the "real world." Course emphasizes reports, polishing CVs and resumes, presenting conference papers, participating in poster sessions, tailoring information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, and writing grant proposals for funding. Co-listed with 661.487.
Score: 12.2642355 Details | Listing | Web page