The Scientific and Technical Writing major consists of 10 courses (30 credit hours): three core courses, one professional or technical writing course, a capstone internship and two approved courses related to a specific topical area.
The topic areas below serve as examples.
Science and Health
- WRIT 407 The Writing of Health and Medicine
- WRIT 408 Rhetoric and Science
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Public and Professional Writing
- ENGL 302 Editing
- ENGL 403 Grant Proposal Writing
- ENGL 450: Forensic Linguistics
Tailor this major to your interests by taking one of these courses as you pursue your degree:
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WRIT 301:
Writing Theory and Practice
Tradition and contemporary approaches to rhetoric and writing theory for professional writing and editing students who wish to develop their abilities to analyze and produce written texts.
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WRIT 302:
Editing
A comprehensive approach to editing, including the correctness and effectiveness of a document, information design, and editorial responsibility. Students gain a realistic perspective on workplace practice through real-world scenarios, case studies, and technological applications.
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WRIT 303:
Multimedia Writing
Study of communication and design issues in multimedia composition. Focuses on communication, creative expression, persuasion, interactivity, and rhetorical principles. Practice in composing multimedia documents such as online publications, interactive literary works, and tutorials.
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WRIT 304:
Business and Professional Writing
Students analyze different writing contexts, meet the needs of different audiences, and organize and present material in letters, memos, and reports. Includes some research, online components, and a review of style, grammar and usage.
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WRIT 305:
Technical Writing
Writing in scientific and technical fields. Introduces students to typical genres, workplace practices, document design, and conventions of writing for experts and non-experts.
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ENGL 491:
Professional Field Experience
(May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.
Take advantage of special options related to this major:
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Honors
Expand your curiosity 鈥 and enhance your curriculum 鈥 through the 老司机之家 Honors College. Two programs are offered: for first-
and second-year students and for third- and fourth-year students.
