CWRT 100 Academic Writing Wkshp
Based on the dual premise that writing is a form of thinking on paper, and—like painting or sculpture—a written piece is a “made thing,” requiring structural integrity and thoughtful, original use of materials (in this case, language). Students analyze a wide range of writing, including their own, and experiment with different structural and organizational strategies, sentence-level revision techniques, research methods, and the nitty-gritty of achieving a tight, powerful final draft. Required of all incoming students. A waiver is possible for students with acceptable transfer credit or after Critical Inquiry/Art Matters faculty assessment of an academic writing sample. Students for whom the workshop is required will take a total of three elective credits.