Writing Practicum
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Description
This course is intended for students who want to hone a particular piece (or pieces) of writing already-in-progress, or sharpen their writing for their work in other courses, or who have been sent by another professor to get a bit of extra guidance in writing and the writing process.
This is the place to bring that piece of writing you didn’t feel you quite got over the finish line – that research paper or essay for 201 or 301 (say), that you finished enough to pass the course, but may not feel is done with you quite yet. The one where you said “you know, I’m not quite happy with it” or “I want to keep working on this one even though I already turned it in.” You know the one! You might even bring a piece of writing you’re working on in another class this quarter for help in shaping it and getting it right where you want it. The idea is to get a bit of peer support and extra faculty support in your writing process.
We will meet during regular class time to read and workshop each other’s works-in-progress, in the mode of a creative writing workshop.
And the professor will be available for one-on-one instruction to aid you in focusing, drafting, and revision.
Prerequisites
No pre-reqs even though Browse Classes says you need permission of two FAIR faculty members - that isn't needed.
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Texts
A dictionary and style guide of your choice. Students will provide hard copies of their written works to be critiqued for their classmates.
Credit/Evaluation
S/NX grading; narrative evaluation required for credit.
Required work: Regularly-submitted drafts of written work. Written and oral critique in workshop. Regular attendance and participation in discussion.