ENTOM 7100

Mastering the Craft of Scientific Writing

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Effective written communication in English is essential to success in science. This course will give students a solid foundation for their professional writing and equip them to criticize and revise their own work. Lectures, discussion, and practical exercises will introduce principles that can be applied to all forms of technical writing and will demonstrate the application of these principles to writing research papers and grant proposals. Each student will also identify and pursue a mentored individual writing project that will serve as a vehicle to practice the principles of technical writing taught in the course.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ENTOM 7670 or permission of instructor.

• Student will be able to: - Recognize the elements of clear and concise writing - Identify how English grammar and usage contribute to clear and concise writing - Construct paragraphs to organize and convey information effectively - Gain experience in criticizing and revising their own writing - Employ outlines to organize ideas - Develop strategies for writing a research manuscript - Develop strategies for writing a research proposal - Practice effective writing and revision in their own subject areas.

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