WRIT 201 - Introduction to Creative Writing

WRIT 201 Discussion Board Forums (9)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread varies in length and specific requirements based on the assignment/s that each module/week.

WRIT 201 Original Work of Short-Short Fiction: Drafts (2)

After completing the assigned readings, the student will write a 300–500-word Short Fiction piece based on the elements of fiction described in the reading. The student will create a draft and submit it to the assigned discussion board for peer feedback. Then, the student will rewrite his/her draft and submit a final draft which incorporates the feedback from his/her classmates.

WRIT 201 Original Work of Creative Nonfiction: Drafts (2)

After completing the assigned readings, the student will write a 500–750-word Creative Nonfiction piece based on the elements of nonfiction described in the reading. The student will create a draft and submit it to the assigned discussion board for peer feedback. Then, the student will rewrite his/her draft and submit a final draft which incorporates the feedback from his/her classmates.

WRIT 201 Original Works of Poetry: Drafts (2)

After completing the assigned readings, the student will write 2 original works of poetry based on the elements of poetry described in the reading. The student will create drafts and submit them to the assigned discussion board for peer feedback. Then, the student will rewrite his/her drafts and submit final drafts which incorporates the feedback from his/her classmates.

WRIT 201 Peer Evaluation

The student will complete an evaluation concerning the contributions made during the course. The student will evaluate his/her own contribution to his/her classmates’ work, as well as the classmates’ contribution to the student’s own work.

WRIT 201 Final Combined Writing Portfolio

The student will compile the creative writing works he/she completed during the course into a single, final version with a cover page, a table of contents, and the creative writing. The work will be submitted as a PDF file.