Overview
Advanced Composition UWP 101
Spring Quarter 2026
Instructions:
-Please answer the following questions and upload a word document before June 9th 2026.
-Late assignments are not accepted. Submitting your final exam is required to pass the class.
Question 1. Ethics in writing (500 words). - 10 p
Explain why “hype” in scientific writing contributes to the “pollution of science”. Provide at least one concrete example of hype from a published scientific article, a press release, social media, or a science news coverage. In this text compare hype with at least one other type of “science pollution” we covered in class. Describe how the other type of pollution works and how it is similar to or different from hype in its impact on scientific integrity.
Question 2. Reflection on Learning and Peer Review (500 words) -10p
Reflect on your learning process throughout this course. What was the most important communication skill you developed, and why do you consider it valuable? In your response, discuss how your understanding of writing evolved as we moved from academic writing (literature reviews) to professional writing (problem statements, white papers, and policy comments) and finally to communication for public audiences and social media. Mention how the skills developed in this course may be useful in your future academic or professional life.
In addition, reflect on your role as a peer reviewer. How did reviewing the work of classmates influence your own writing? Provide at least one specific example of feedback you received or provided that helped you improve your understanding of effective communication.
Question 3. Ethics in communication (300 words) -10p
If you had the power to persuade millions of people to support a cause you deeply believed in, what ethical limits would you place on yourself?
Please review the Rubric of the Final Exam