Course Description
Builds writing skills for health sciences with emphases on research methods, reliable sources of health information, clear and accurate presentation of ideas and data, proper citation of information, and computer-mediated communication.
Athena Title
Professional Writing for HPRB
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in HPRB 5410E
Pre or Corequisite
HPRB 3020 or HPRB 3020S or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
•Learn the organization, style, and conventions appropriate to various forms of technical communication. •Practice writing processes, learn research methods, and develop an appropriate style. •Create effective documents for professional and technical settings, as well as for non-technical audiences. •Work with each other as a group of professionals, and use new communicative technologies. •Engage in critical thinking and writing by producing finished technical and scientific papers.
Topical Outline
Introduction to scientific and technical writing Methodology in scientific writing Analysis of professional published research Proper data collection and referencing Analysis and reporting of health sciences information
Syllabus
Public CV