FD14A: WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINES

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Course Content
Course Content

  • Reading and discussion of texts from different disciplines
  • Critical reading with emphasis on reading from a writer’s perspective
  • Analysis of rhetorical situations and varieties of texts
  • Writing, revising and editing techniques
  • Research and documentation techniques

Teaching Methods
Teaching Methods

  • Weekly seminar – reading/writing workshop
  • Individual/small group conferencing
  • Writing Centre support
  • Independent study & Portfolio writing
  • three lectures

Course Assessment
Course Assessment
Assessment is by examination and course work with weighting distributed as indicated below:

Coursework:


Coursework 50%
  • Library test
 5%
  • Essay proposal
 5%
  • Thesis and outline
 5%
  • Research journal
 10%
  • Research essay
 15%
  • Response essay
 10%

Final Exam

 50%

GENERAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
In addition to being assessed for the accuracy, relevance and completeness of CONTENT as well as the quality of the supporting ANALYSIS, all papers are expected to meet minimal requirements in citation and documentation of sources, general organization, and basic composition skills (editing to eliminate grammatical and mechanical errors). Papers that do not meet minimal standards in any required area will receive a holistic failing grade.

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