Writing, Research, and Inquiry

Writing, Research, and Inquiry falls under the Communication Capacity.

Writing as both a means and an expression of inquiry and research is essential to personal, professional, and civic life.

In almost every professional setting, BU graduates must be able to express their ideas in clear, coherent prose. Effective writing demands the honing of skills, but it also cultivates ways of thinking, evaluating evidence, constructing responsible and convincing arguments, and generating creative ideas. As effective writers, BU graduates will pay close attention to the potential readers of their writings; as responsible writers, they will take ownership of their message and the means of communicating it, and hold their writing to high standards of truth, accuracy, validity, and humaneness.

Writing, Research, and Inquiry courses are the second of two required writing courses for incoming first-year students and have the First-Year Writing Seminar as a prerequisite. Most students will take a CAS WR 15X course in the CAS Writing Program to fulfill the Hub requirement in this area. There are additional select courses that also fulfill this area.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to craft responsible, considered, and well-structured written arguments, using media and modes of expression appropriate to the situation.
  2. Students will be able to read with understanding, engagement, appreciation, and critical judgment.
  3. Students will be able to write clearly and coherently in a range of genres and styles, integrating graphic and multimedia elements as appropriate.

Courses

Search for currently scheduled courses with combinations of other Hub requirements in MyBU Student.