WRITING 229 - Editing and Style in Academic and Professional Writing
(second half-term, 1 credit, graded, not repeatable for credit)
This 1-credit course is designed to help students practice English academic and professional writing in a supportive environment, with a focus on editing strategies and stylistic choices. This course runs on a discussion format, in which you explore the rhetorical effectiveness of stylistic elements commonly found in American academic and professional writing. To achieve this goal, you will participate in an online core grammar program, practice fundamental editing strategies, read exemplary essays, and discuss their stylistic features. Additionally, you will identify and practice styles of writing in different contexts, such as writing in science and business.
Course Objectives:
- Practice core grammatical principles in English academic writing: verbs, sentences, pronouns, possessives, precision, and punctuation.
- Practice core stylistic principles in English writing: concision, unity, cohesion, coherence, voice, leads, and endings.
- Increase knowledge about editing and style in disciplinary contexts.
- Identify stylistic differences and apply appropriate styles to writing in different disciplines and contexts.
- Develop a personal writing style.
Course Requirements:
- Regular attendance and participation in class discussions.
- Core grammar exercises.
- Two essay editing exercises.
- Two short stylistic reflection essays.
- One collaborative final presentation on editing and style.
Intended Audience:
Students who wish to further develop their personal writing style and knowledge of English grammar.
