Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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ELIP 5180 - Professional Writing in Public Administration


Provide writing assistance for students in the Online Executive Masters of Public Administration Program in the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs. As such, topics include finding, evaluating, and organizing content; building and supporting an argument; writing in a professional style appropriate for public administration; and using sources effectively while following APA style. Writing assignments will be tailored to meet the requirements of MPA coursework. The course consists of three modules, with one on-site visit per module and the remaining work to be completed via the online course management system. Student interaction occurs during on-site visits as well as via the online portion of the course.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will edit and proofread their own academic and professional writing.
  • Students will effectively organize their writing with respect to purpose and according to the guidelines within Public Administration.
  • Students will successfully write book reviews, critiques, and literature reviews related to concurrent academic coursework within Public Administration.
  • Students will use academic vocabulary, phrasing, and style according to the guidelines within Public Administration.



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