Writing

=Writing (Literature Review) (GWU EMSE 216-8000)=

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 * "Writing** is the representation of [|language] in a [|textual] [|medium] through the use of a set of signs or symbols (known as a [|writing system]).[|[1]] It is distinguished from [|illustration], such as [|cave drawing] and [|painting], and non-symbolic preservation of language via non-textual media, such as [|magnetic tape audio]." - [|Wikipedia]

"In [|academia], [|writing] and [|publishing] is conducted in several sets of forms and [|genres]. This is a **list of genres of academic writing.** It is a short summary of the full spectrum of critical & academic writing. It does //not// cover the variety of [|critical] approaches that can be applied when writing about a subject.

"Writing in these forms or styles is usually serious, intended for a critical and informed audience, based on closely-investigated knowledge, and posits ideas or arguments. It usually circulates within the academic world ('the academy'), but the academic writer may also find an audience outside via journalism, speeches, pamphlets, etc.

"Typically scholarly writing has an objective stance, clearly states the significance of the topic, and is organized with adequate detail so that other scholars could try to [|reproduce] the results. Strong papers are not overly general and correctly utilize formal academic rhetoric." - [|Wikipedia]

"For those of you who are a little rusty on how to craft a well reasoned argument, please see the following sources: []

"For those of you who are a little rusty on what a research paper looks like in terms of structure, please see the following source: []

"For those of you who are a little rusty on writing in general (including developing an outyline), please see the following sources:
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"The GWU Writing Center [] " (Ryan 2011)


 * Sources**
 * Writing. (2011, March 19). In //Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia//. Retrieved 15:06, March 27, 2011, from []
 * Academic writing. (2011, February 3). In //Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia//. Retrieved 15:08, March 27, 2011, from []
 * Ryan, Julie Dr. and Barbera, Joseph Dr. EMSE 8000 (216) "Research Methods for the Engineering Manager, Spring 2011" (Course Syllabus, EMSE George Washington University, 2011)

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