Introduction to Writing (WRTG 101 )
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Practice in effective writing and clear thinking at all levels, including the sentence and paragraph, with emphasis on the essay and the integration of research into one’s writing. A review of grammar is provided. The objective is to apply specific steps within the writing process, including formulating purpose, identifying an audience, and selecting and using research resources and methods of development. Emphasis is on revising essays and applying a recursive writing process. Assignments require the application of various rhetorical patterns, including narrative, comparison-contrast, and cause-effect analysis, and the integration of sources in APA format. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 101. ENGL 101X. WRTG 101. WRTG 101S. or WRTG 101X .

Research Writing (WRTG 291 )
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or WRTG 101S. Continued practice in critical reading, thinking, and writing skills. The objective is to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize diverse sources and viewpoints to develop persuasive and academic writing projects. Assignments include prewriting exercises, an annotated bibliography, a synthesis research essay, and a reflective paper. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 291. ENGL 291H. or WRTG 291 .

Introduction to Professional Writing (WRTG 293 )
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or WRTG 101S. An overview of professional writing. The goal is to analyze professional communication scenarios to develop effective workplace writing.

Topics include the standards, conventions, and technologies of professional writing; communicating to a variety of audiences; and developing appropriate written responses to workplace challenges. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 293. ENGL 293. or WRTG 293 .

Advanced Research Writing (WRTG 391 )
(Fulfills the general education requirement in upper-level advanced writing.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or WRTG 101S. Instruction and practice in academic research skills. The objective is to critically analyze scholarly sources and effectively integrate source material into a complex argument. Assignments include prewriting exercises, a critique, a critical annotated bibliography, a literature review, and a statement of proposed research. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 391. ENGL 391X. WRTG 391. or WRTG 391X .

Advanced Technical Writing (WRTG 393 )
(Fulfills the general education requirement in upper-level advanced writing.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or WRTG 101S. Recommended: WRTG 291 or WRTG 293. A comprehensive, project-based study of applied technical writing. The aim is to design and develop appropriate and effective technical documents using strategies and technologies for a variety of audiences. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 393 /393X, ENGL 393 /393X, or WRTG 393 /393X.

Advanced Business Writing (WRTG 394 )
(Fulfills the general education requirement in upper-level advanced writing).

Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or WRTG 101S. A comprehensive, project-based study of applied business writing. The aim is to develop documents appropriate to audience and purpose that are well argued and conform to standards to business writing. Topics include context, purpose, audience, style, organization, format, results, technologies, and strategies for persuasion in typical workplace messages. In addition to shorter assignments, a substantial formal report that incorporates research and support for conclusions or recommendations is required. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 394 /394X, ENGL 394 /394X, or WRTG 394 /394X.

Workplace Learning in Writing (WRTG 486A )
Prerequisites: 9 credits in the discipline and prior program approval (requirements detailed online at umuc.edu/wkpl). The integration of discipline-specific knowledge with new experiences in the work environment. Tasks include completing a series of academic assignments that parallel work experiences.

Workplace Learning in Writing (WRTG 486B )
Prerequisites: 9 credits in the discipline and prior program approval (requirements detailed online at umuc.edu/wkpl). The integration of discipline-specific knowledge with new experiences in the work environment. Tasks include completing a series of academic assignments that parallel work experiences.

Grant and Proposal Writing (WRTG 494 )
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 393. WRTG 394. COMM 393. or COMM 394. An advanced study of technical writing, focusing on composing competitive proposals in response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and other funding solicitations from the federal government and community and private sources. The aim is to apply skills needed in the proposal development process; assess an RFP to determine evaluation and competitive criteria; and synthesize the required elements into a successful proposal. Discussion covers stages of the proposal-development process, including researching the funding agency for its mission, target populations, and problems of interest; assessing the RFP to determine evaluation criteria; and assembling the required elements of a successful proposal. Assignments include writing a grant request and working in teams to prepare a competitive business proposal. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 492. ENGL 489C. or WRTG 494 .