![]() How do we craft an argument that doesn't sound like it belongs in a Freshman Composition essay? Is academic jargon ever useful? Exactly how much research do we need to incorporate to make a point before it looks as if we're overcompensating? And how does one compose a pitch email? We'll tackle questions like these while students draft a piece of nonfiction writing of their own, on whatever topic and in whatever genre they choose. During our six weeks together, we will read contemporary nonfiction, from cultural essays to personal narratives to in-depth reported features, while discussing the moves writers make in order to tell a nuanced story that invites readers in, rather than alienating them. Ideal for writers who are accustomed to academic, or otherwise specialized writing, or who simply haven't had the occasion to experiment beyond their college essays, students will learn how to articulate complex ideas-whether about cultural phenomena or politics or personal experience-with clarity and precision, while cultivating a writerly voice that is unique to them. This six-week introductory seminar will explore nonfiction writing as a mode of public discourse. ![]() ![]() Who, exactly, are we addressing, and how can we craft prose that is intellectually rigorous, stylistically compelling and, above all, accessible? ![]() Writing for online venues demands careful and empathetic attention to our audience(s). ![]()
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