ENG 473 - Grant Writing: Theory and Practice

Description:
This advanced course introduces students to the theoretical and practical aspects of the grant writing process, especially as it pertains to funding opportunities for education and non-profits. ENG 473 and ENG 573 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ENG 301 or ENG 310.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate regular participation and interaction as an active and engaged member of our learning community.
Engage in a documented writing process that incorporates revision in response to instructor and peer response feedback.
Identify and implement appropriate research methods for identifying individual or organizational needs, locating appropriate sources of funding, and fulfilling RFP and grant application requirements. 
Analyze grant and proposal audiences and learn how to fulfill a specific rhetorical purpose by adapting writing and document design principles (style, tone, graphics, page design) for these audiences. 
Demonstrate and articulate an understanding of theoretical issues facing professional grant writers and their clients.
Recognize and construct the basic elements of a grant proposal: cover letters or forms, abstracts/executive summaries, tables of contents, narratives incorporating problem statements, purpose statements, goals and objectives, and budgets (if required).

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/1/18

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
This course does not have an established scheduling pattern.