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Observation is the beginning of science.
It is also the beginning of the process of writing.
This online class is designed to encourage you to observe the natural world and to write clearly about it. Thus you will be simultaneously strengthening your observational skills and your expressive skills. You will observe a single natural setting over the course of a quarter, writing short prose pieces that follow specific guidelines. At least one of these pieces will be posted on the class website for those outside the class to read, thus providing you with an experience of online publication.
You need not have had previous experience in this kind of writing to succeed in the class. Basic skills in grammar and punctuation are assumed; although it is not a prerequisite, you will find it helpful to have completed College Writing before you start this class. Do not feel, however, that you need to be an already especially fluent or eloquent writer in order to succeed at this class. Careful observation and simple, clear writing is all that is required.
Science/Writing is a two-credit, one-competence course, covering AL-2/A-2-A or PW-2/S/S-1-C. It can be taken for either competence. The class is offered entirely online. To register, contact the School for New Learning, 312/362-8001.
