Topics in Anthropology (490-0-26)

Topic

Grad Writing

Instructors

Amanda Logan
847/491-4564
1812 Hinman Ave. Room 203

Meeting Info

ANTHRO Lab A58 - 1810 Hinmn: Tues 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Writing scientific articles is a critical part of research. Graduate students are often expected to learn this skill through experience in close collaboration with their advisor. While this mentoring relationship is a key aspect of writing skill development, there are a range of resources and guidelines that can provide students with a stronger foundation from which to further develop their skills. In this course, we will deconstruct writing a publishable scientific article into parts, providing students with guiding principles and hands-on practice at each stage. The final product will be a scientific article that provides a basis for future degree requirements, publishing goals, and funding opportunities.

Registration Requirements

graduate only; anthropology PhD student only

Learning Objectives

1) Practice assessing an appropriate scope and audience for a research paper 2) Hone ability to effectively and efficiently present background material in an introduction 3) Learn to create and execute an analysis plan 4) Explore different ways to communicate results 5) Develop the skill of linking findings to existing literature and future directions

Class Materials (Required)

All materials available on Canvas

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Graduate Students.