Professional Writing

3 units

This class focuses on various aspects that are central to the successful publication of sociological research. Though the course's main focus will be on writing for peer-reviewed disciplinary outlets (for which the process is far from intuitive), the course will also encourage students to engage and value strategies to translate research for a broader range of audiences. Working with existing writing associated with a Master's thesis, dissertation, or another ongoing research project, students will move through the various components of a publishable article. Students are required to have a draft paper that they will work on for publication to be eligible for course enrollment and will be waitlisted until their enrollment is approved by the faculty instructor. The course provides an excellent opportunity to revise in-progress work towards publication, guided by peer and faculty feedback. It may be repeated for general course credit, although only the first enrollment will count towards Sociology PhD requirements. This course is open only to Sociology graduate students.