Advanced Land Use Writing Sem

The objective of the course is to research and write a publishable article of about 6,000 words on a narrowly-focused issue of land use law. During the first week, students will meet with me individually and also as a class to discuss their chosen topics and focus their research and writing. The second, third and fourth weeks are devoted to intensive research and drafting and individual meetings with me. The fifth through eight weeks are devoted to writing. Students will submit a first draft by the end of the eighth week to me and the entire class. During the ninth week, students will present their first drafts and class members will offer their critiques. During the tenth through twelfth week, students will prepare their final drafts. During the thirteenth and last week of classes, the students will meet and present their final papers. The final paper ready for submission to publishers will be due two weeks after the final class. I will work with the students thereafter to find appropriate places to publish the articles. Students will learn not only how to learn and write something substantial about a narrowly-focused area of land use law, but also to produce an article of publishable quality and get it published, with obvious benefits in terms of professional reputation and placement.

Course Schedule

  • Date: Thursday 7:30-9:30PM
  • Location: Chase 210

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 7793-10
  • Course Type: Seminar
  • Prerequisites: May Satisfy Writing Req.
  • Credits (min/max): 2/2
  • Subjects:

Enrollment

  • Enrollment status: Closed
  • Current enrollment/capacity: 18/18
  • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
  • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/50

Grading

  • Grade basis: Student option
  • Satisifies Writing Requirement: UCWR
  • Exam type: NO EXAM