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Practical Writing Skills for Scientists

Course Description:
This course is designed for advanced non-native speakers of English who wish to improve their writing skills for professional and scientific purposes. Emphasis will be upon developing each student's ability to write in English, and then to analyze, criticize and improve each piece of writing according to common standards of professional and technical writing. The processes of planning, drafting, writing, revising, and editing will be covered step-by-step. Each student will have the opportunity to practice writing a variety of technical reports and summaries in addition to other forms of professional writing.  In addition to class instruction, participants will also receive individual coaching and online assignments.

 


XCPD-300-01
Practical Writing Skills for Scientists
Fall 2009

Location:
Off Campus
FDA White Oak Facility

Tuition: $0.00


Date and Class Meeting Times:

Class Meets:
Thursdays 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Continuing Education Units:
3.60 CEUs

Faculty:
Catherine Fisher , Abigail Henson , Rachel Misbin

Registration for this course has expired. For more information on this course and when it will be offered again, please click here to contact the program manager.

Please Note:
Registration is restricted to FDA employees only.

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