Teaching Reading and Writing in Technical Disciplines

Andreas Karatsolis, Associate Director, WRAP

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required

While scientists typically communicate knowledge in the field through proposals, technical reports and journal articles, most undergraduate students spend their time in problem-set based classes which don’t include substantive engagement with readings in their field. In this workshop we will explore ways to engage students in reading and understanding published literature in their field, using that knowledge to design their own projects, and analyzing how the literature conveys meaning. Our overall goal is to help instructors develop and scaffold instructional activities and assignments so that their students can learn how to write effectively in these genres.

Sponsor(s): Comparative Media Studies/Writing
Contact: Andreas Karatsolis, E39-371, 617-253-3375, wrap@mit.edu