ENGCOMP 134
Topics in Science Writing
Description: Lecture, four hours. Requisites: satisfaction of Entry-Level Writing requirement, course 3. Special topics in professional writing exploring current issues, developments, or debates within specific field of science or technology. May be repeated for maximum of 10 units. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Winter 2025 - I was hesitant to join this class at first because of the previous reviews from her other courses but I am so glad I trusted my gut and still took the course. Tamar is an incredible human first of all. She is deeply inspiring, kind, and not afraid to share her life experiences to connect with her students. I look up to her in so many ways as she has been one of the best professors I have had during my time at UCLA. The grades are based on a "grading contract" so you are guaranteed a B if you complete your work well and can complete an extra assignment for an A. This may seem daunting but really isn't! Your goal in the class isn't to get 100% on a paper you're stressing over. Rather you get to learn how to write a blog, Op-Ed, and a create TEDTalk and have room to create something that is personal to you without having to worry about pleasing the professors expectations for an A. The class is also very based off of collaboration with your peers during class meeting but it really helps to create a great support system to build ideas. The course is about climate science/change which is a fascinating topic that Tamar is passionate about and is very clear (makes you want to be passionate too). After taking this course, I believe I have learned so many great writing and speaking skills that go far beyond syntax or structure. If you enjoy writing or want to get better at it, I couldn't recommend a better course.
Winter 2025 - I was hesitant to join this class at first because of the previous reviews from her other courses but I am so glad I trusted my gut and still took the course. Tamar is an incredible human first of all. She is deeply inspiring, kind, and not afraid to share her life experiences to connect with her students. I look up to her in so many ways as she has been one of the best professors I have had during my time at UCLA. The grades are based on a "grading contract" so you are guaranteed a B if you complete your work well and can complete an extra assignment for an A. This may seem daunting but really isn't! Your goal in the class isn't to get 100% on a paper you're stressing over. Rather you get to learn how to write a blog, Op-Ed, and a create TEDTalk and have room to create something that is personal to you without having to worry about pleasing the professors expectations for an A. The class is also very based off of collaboration with your peers during class meeting but it really helps to create a great support system to build ideas. The course is about climate science/change which is a fascinating topic that Tamar is passionate about and is very clear (makes you want to be passionate too). After taking this course, I believe I have learned so many great writing and speaking skills that go far beyond syntax or structure. If you enjoy writing or want to get better at it, I couldn't recommend a better course.
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