260.713.41
R3 Writing Seminar for Graduate Students

Location
Internet
Term
1st Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Class Time(s)
Wednesday, 9:00 - 9:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Gundula Bosch
Brian Simpson
Contact Name
Gundula Bosch
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

none

Description
It is important to develop a daily writing habit. Many of us would like to write more, however, don't know where to start or to establish a routine. This seminar series will feature people who experienced those same issues and will share their tips and tricks on how to overcome these hurdles. Individually and as a group, participants will find the method most valuable to them and use it to become productive, daily writers. 
Acquaints students with established methods to overcome writing block and write productively. Introduces participants to realistic goal setting and achievement. Prepares students to structure their thoughts and bring them to paper in a reasonable time. Emphasizes the value of learning from others' work and helping others improve to constantly self-improve.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe established methods for successful writing planning, organization, and operationalization
  2. Implement a daily writing plan including self-set goals and accountability mechanisms
  3. Produce text outlines and drafts in daily portions according to the writing plan developed
  4. Employ methods to help revise own an others' text drafts
  5. Create text versions of acceptable quality for further use in theses, prose or publications
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 15% Participation
  • 15% Daily Writing Plan
  • 30% Peer Feedback
  • 40% Written Assignment(s)
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This is the virtual/online version of a course also held in person. You are responsible for the modality in which you register. This course is part of the JHSPH R3 Graduate Program Series.