We all know that writing is a fundamental part of a professional academic career, but what exactly is research writing? How and where do you start? How do you "do" research? Where do you do research? How does your work make it into the world--that is, how and why do you share your research with different audiences? This course is designed to help you answer these questions and others related to the craft and practice of research writing from topic pitch to final draft to dissemination. We will be addressing as well ways to think about translating and transferring research skills to other areas of your professional life beyond writing. At the beginning of the semester you will define a research project which you will develop in different stages each week through various modes (examples include book reviews, conference panel proposals, grant proposals, a final polished piece of scholarship, succinct presentations). Sessions will function as workshops where you will engage component parts of your project and consider feedback by peers. By the end of the course you will have a solid portfolio, know better how to present it to different audiences, and be able to build on the products and skills in the future.
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