Critical Reading and Writing II: The Research Essay

ENGL 0130 Critical Reading and Writing II: The Research Essay
CRN 21015
Section 01: The Science Research Essay
Location: 104 Sayles Hall
Instructor: Carol DeBoer-Langworthy
9 – 10:20 a.m. Tues.-Thurs (Spring semester 2010)

The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.
-Isaac Asimov, scientist and writer (1920-1992)

Science is, in general, concerned with uncovering the truths of the natural world. This section of Academic Essay II explores how science, as an academic way of thinking and a method, is important in the development of critical thinking and expression of culture. Readings will examine the various dialects of scientific discourse. Writing exercises will allow practice in these dialects for specific uses.