ENG 111 - Writing in the Sciences

Description:
Prepares students to write effectively in a variety of scientific disciplines through assignments involving evaluation, analysis, data interpretation, and synthesis of multiple sources. ENG 102 and ENG 103 and ENG 111 are equivalent course; a student may only receive credit for one.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Academic Writing I with a grade of C- or higher.

Credits: (5)

General Education Program Component
K1 - Academic Writing II: Reasoning & Research

General Education Pathways: P6 Ways of Knowing

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

Analyze and critique scientific arguments and forms, evaluating its rhetorical effectiveness and identifying underlying assumptions.
Identify and synthesize high-quality sources and use them effectively in support of a scientific argument for a specific argument in the science community.
Take a position on a science issue by developing a focused assertion based ona shared assumption, presenting evidence in support of a line of reasoning, addressing divergent stances on the issue, and using a variety of rhetorical appeals for a specific scientic community.
Cite and document sources precisely and effectively according to the guidelines of a specific style manual for science communities.
Describe the interrelationship between scientific writing style and meaning and make adjustments to style to enhance meaning.
Craft prose that conforms to scientific academic conventions and to expectations regarding clarity, coherence, and unity.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/9/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineWinter Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineSpring Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineSummer Locations: Online