GRAD-Graduate

GRAD 200 Academic Writing for Graduate Students

Introduces best practices in academic writing including issues of citation, plagiarism, and structure in research. Students receive feedback from instructors and peers in order to encourage a "writing process" and an awareness of student/faculty roles.

Credits

Requirements

Concurrent enrollment in GRAD 200 and GRAD 202 is required. Enrollment is restricted to international graduate students in the Graduate Preparation Program.

GRAD 201 Oral Communication for Graduate Students

Focuses on understanding and being understood in seminar style classroom environments, including academic conversation techniques, pronunciation as needed, and using/identifying evidence in discussion. Introduces U.S. classroom approaches to presentation and student-centered teaching and learning.

Credits

Requirements

Concurrent enrollment in GRAD 200 and GRAD 202 is required. Enrollment is restricted to international graduate students in the Graduate Preparation Program.

GRAD 202 Reading and Research Skills for Graduate Students

Introduces reading strategies and techniques, including skimming and scanning, note-taking, and text analysis to improve critical reading skills. Also introduces students to UCSC library resources as well as the basic research skills of gathering and analyzing evidence.

Credits

Requirements

Concurrent enrollment in GRAD 200 and GRAD 201 is required. Enrollment is restricted to international graduate students in the Graduate Preparation Program.