WCOM 160 — Writing in the Social Sciences

Introduces the analytical, research-oriented, and evidence-based writing practices common to the socials ciences. Focus on genres such as research reports, policy briefs, data commentaries, and structured arguments grounded in empirical evidence. Emphasizes disciplinary conventions, the use of sources, and rhetorical strategies within the social sciences. Early engagement with the writing demands of research-driven disciplines.

• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts
• Department: McGill Writing Centre