A writing course focusing on developing analytical skills, synthesizing multiple sources, sustaining coherent arguments, and revising for clarity of style. Reading and writing assignments are drawn from a range of academic disciplines.

Prerequisites: Satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing requirement or Linguistics 12 with a grade of "C" or better.

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Letters and science

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SAMUELS R D
Robert Samuels
3.4
28 reviews
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WRIT2 . Samuels R D 4 Months Ago

made us write short 2 paragraph responses in class because of chat gpt which is fair. he tends to go on long tangents which was annoying but we were rarely given work outside of what we did in class so it balances out.

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WRIT2 . Samuels R D 10 Months Ago

Extremely unclear grading criteria. He refuses to use canvas so you are forced to keep referencing one email he sent at the beginning of the year. Completely random grading as well. Take someone else if you can.

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WRIT109F . Samuels R D A Month Ago

All he required was four paragraphs in the whole quarter and the films were fun to watch. His lectures are more like rants but they are still interesting.

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WRIT105PD . Samuels R D 8 Months Ago

Professor refuses to use Canvas or any sort of grading platform that allows you to see your grade. He also rarely responds to email and makes you print all assignments. Class was "Writing for Public Discourse" and public discourse was very briefly touched upon. Made up a bunch of inane grammar rules that you have to memorize for the final.

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INT86UO . Samuels R D 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

I think Robert is a great professor. I can't really speak about his other classes but this seminar was good. He does go on a lot of tangents, and doesn't really stay on track, but I enjoyed going to class. He's funny.

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WRIT109F . Samuels R D 1 Year, 3 Months Ago

He talks alot. This guy knows how to yap, but if you pay attention you find that his tangents often have some meaning. He seems very intimidating at first, but he's actually pretty relaxed if you communicate with him properly. He simply wants you to learn to write better, and thats exactly what the class is

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