Practicum in Writing (WRIT 200)
This course is designed to increase your ability to write clear, effective, and error-free sentences and paragraphs. Models for writing will be drawn from a variety of contemporary materials. Assignments build in degree of complexity with a goal that each student is able to write an effective persuasive essay by the end of the course.
Practicum may be taken as a three-credit lower-division elective* and/or a substitute for the writing placement exam. Students who pass this course do not need to take the writing placement test before taking Ideas in Writing (WRIT 300), a required upper-division writing course.
*Consult your academic adviser to find out whether you can use WRIT 200's three lower division elective credits to meet your graduation requirements.
Of the students who took this course last year:
- all felt the course improved their writing
- 91% felt more comfortable with writing
- 88% reported getting a better grade on a paper and essay exam in other classes
- 96% would recommend the course to others
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Online Practicum in Writing
One section of WRIT 200 is usually offered online during fall and spring semesters. Find out about special requirements and registration deadlines.