Wikipedia talk:Education program archive/CUNY, Guttman Community College/ENG 203.03 (Fall 2013)/Course description
The purpose of this course is to enhance students’ abilities to write in different genres, with an emphasis on developing research writing skills. With readings and writing assignments drawn from a range of disciplines, the course will prepare students for professional writing in scientific, technical, business, humanities or public service fields. Throughout the semester, students will practice skills such as gathering information through library research, analyzing and evaluating outside sources, integrating others’ ideas into their own writing, creating evidence-based arguments, and seeking and receiving feedback on work in progress. The course will also further develop elements of the writing process: generating ideas, developing a thesis, supporting a thesis with evidence, and revising and editing. Research and writing activities will give students opportunities to develop strategies for writing in the disciplines. In close consultation with the instructor, students will develop, investigate, draft and refine a Wikipedia article on a topic of relevance to their major. The semester will conclude with public presentation of student work.