WRIT 060 Basic Writing II (4 cr. hrs.)


Prerequisite(s): Completion of Basic Writing I (WRIT 050) with a grade of Pass or appropriate score on the writing placement test. Not open to students with credit for College Writing, Business Communication, Developmental English II, or Business & Professional Communication.


Students who place into this course must pass it prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements. Basic Writing II is designed to prepare students for College Writing. Consequently, the course expands upon the skills covered in Basic Writing I. Pre-writing, writing, revising and editing skills are covered; however, the skills are applied to longer writing assignments, sentence skills covered are more comprehensive, some documentation skills are presented, and professional as well as students samples are discussed.


WRIT 120 College Writing (4 cr. hrs.)


Prerequisite(s): Qualify through the English placement test or pass Basic Writing II (WRIT 060). All students are required to pass this course prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Not open to students with credit for COMM 120.


In this course, students acquire the writing competence necessary for conducting and presenting research. A variety of assignments, beginning with personal reflections, build upon one another, as students develop ideas that respond to, critique, and synthesize the positions of others. Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all of their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of good writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of a documented research paper.


WRIT 130 Research Paper (2 cr. hrs.)


Prerequisite(s): “Composition Special” transfer credit. Not open to students with credit for COMM 130.


This is a writing course designed to help students successfully complete college writing projects that require research and documentation skills. Students study methods for using a library, gathering information, summarizing and synthesizing material, and writing and documenting a research paper. The course reviews and emphasizes elements of good writing such as unity, coherence, clarity, and appropriate grammar and mechanics. The course will also cover the appropriate application of APA citation and formatting guidelines.


WRIT 320 Business & Professional Writing (4 cr. hrs.)


Prerequisite(s): College Writing (WRIT 120) or Research Paper (WRIT 130). Not open to students with credit for COMM 320 or Report Writing.


This is an advanced composition course for juniors and seniors which focuses on business, technical and professional writing. Skills taught include audience analysis; research methods; questionnaire, interview and survey techniques; letters; data collection, interpretation and documentation; graphic illustration; and composition of reports in special formats. Instruction and practice are provided in writing various types of reports such as résumés, proposals, summaries, research reports and instructions for user manuals, and in presenting committee and oral reports. Students will be encouraged to relate course materials to their major programs and their workplaces.


WRIT 360 Introduction to Creative Writing (4 cr. hrs.)


Prerequisite(s): College Writing (WRIT 120). Not open to students with credit for COMM 360.


This course introduces the student to the world of creative writing, presenting the power of the written word, cultivating the individual’s style in interpreting and writing poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, as well as drama. Participants will create a portfolio of work, mastering techniques employed by studied authors. Students also will learn strategies for generating ideas, becoming members of a community of writers who encourage and critique one another’s craft by participating in writing workshops.


WRIT 460 Advanced Creative Writing (4 cr. hrs.)


Prerequisite(s): College Writing (WRIT 120) and Introduction to Creative Writing (WRIT 360). Not open to students with credit for COMM 460.


This advanced creative writing course enables students to dive more deeply into an understanding of the written word, using their own poetry, fiction, and drama pieces to engage readers through the original work produced by members of the class. An advanced community of writers will be developed to sharpen each member’s craft by participating in writing workshops. Students will be introduced to avenues for publication (including online) to continue to enhance their talents and expose them to a wider audience.


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