Writing Intensive Concentration

Writing Intensive Concentration (WIC) courses build on the learning objectives in English composition and technical writing classes, providing students the opportunity to refine and apply those writing skills in a variety of academic and professional contexts. The concentration comprises a minimum of 12 credit hours. WIC-designated courses are offered every semester in a variety of academic disciplines.

Writing Intensive Concentration Requirements

1. Complete the following courses with an A or B (6 credit hours):
   • EGL 101 Composition I, 3 credit hours
   • EGL 102 Composition II, 3 credit hours
     • OR EGL 111 Introduction to Business and Technical Writing, 3 credit hours
     • OR EGL 212 Technical Writing Applications, 3 credit hours
2. Complete two (2) additional courses tagged as Writing Intensive Concentration (WIC) in the Fall or Spring of the second academic year with a grade of C or Better (6 credit hours).

Students meeting the requirements for the concentration will have a notation added to their transcript. In order to receive this notation, students must meet with the Writing Intensive Concentration Coordinator and complete a Writing Intensive Concentration Completion Form. 

Concentration Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the demands of an audience in terms of writing conventions for academic and / or professional rhetorical situations.
2. Use writing process techniques of planning, drafting, revising based on feedback and editing for presentation to compose academic or professional writing for a particular audience.
3. Use research databases and online search techniques to identify and select sources to support writing in academic and professional rhetorical situations.
4. Critically evaluate sources for bias and / or misrepresentation.
5. Evaluate their own and others’ writing as part of the revision process and incorporate feedback from others in the writing process.