November 17, 2025
| E E 501 ACADEMIC WRITING |
Restr 13702 A 4 MW 430-620P ECE 003
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Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to refine the academic writing skills of students involved in the research. The course teaches you how to organize the writing process, find and analyze publishing opportunities, and review publications with a critical eye. Topics will include writing high-quality journal papers, conference papers, grant proposals, and theses. This course will give you the tools to structure your work appropriately,
satisfying all language, syntax, style, and appearance requirements.
Course content
The following four areas will be covered throughout the course:
– Writing fundamentals: Organization, language
– Writing processes: Editing, proofreading, reviewing, and collaborating.
– Software tools: Formatting, cross-referencing, automatic numbering, and project management.
– AI tools: AI’s role in technical writing, effectiveness, and pitfalls
Learning goals
– Prepare and publish both formal and informal technical documents
– Offer quality writing-focused feedback
– Present your work to formal and informal audiences
– Effectively communicate complex ideas using clear, precise, and concise language
– Use modern writing software and AI tools effectively