Students conduct original research on a topic related to writing, discourse, and identity, beginning with exploratory questions and culminating in a 1700-word research paper. The project includes wide reading, database research, annotated citations, and two self-conducted interviews. Students are expected to integrate multiple perspectives, including their own, and contribute meaningfully to ongoing academic discourse.
Assignment File
Course
UWRT 150 First Year Writing
Campus
Henrietta
Outcome
Communication: Express oneself effectively in common college-level written forms, Communication: Express oneself effectively in presentations, either in American English or American Sign Language, Communication: Revise and improve written products, and Critical Thinking: Use relevant evidence gathered through accepted scholarly methods and properly acknowledge sources of information
Method
Project
Characteristics and Proficiencies
Experiential, Reflection, and Writing Intensive