WRTG 315
Writing in the Social Sciences
English
College of Humanities
Course Description
Writing characteristic of disciplines that inquire into human behavior and institutions; correspondence, proposals, library paper, empirical research, and reviews.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
First-year writing, junior or senior status.
Note
Carries GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication credit. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Process
Learning Outcome
Employ informed and flexible processes for writing and speaking, including: creating and/or finding ideas about which to write; collecting evidence and data; planning and drafting; revising; editing; and designing or presenting a message so that it is successfully understood by a specified audience.
Title
Structure
Learning Outcome
Write coherent and unified texts, including effective introductions, clear thesis statements, supporting details, transitions, and strong conclusions.
Title
Rhetorical Situation
Learning Outcome
Use various methods of invention, organization, and style to adapt written and oral forms of communication to specific rhetorical situations.
Title
Sources
Learning Outcome
Utilize the library and electronic resources to locate relevant information, assess its reliability and usefulness, and effectively and ethically incorporate it into their own writing by following an appropriate style of documentation.
Title
Style
Learning Outcome
Write in a correct, clear, and graceful prose style.
Title
Library
Learning Outcome
Successfully complete the library tour, tutorial, and tests (if not completed as part of the first-year writing requirement). Successfully complete a library mini-course taught for their major area and demonstrate the ability to use the library effectively.
Title
Tables and Figures
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to create, number, and label tables and figures.
Title
Revision
Learning Outcome
Effectively evaluate and comment on the writing of others to facilitate revision.
