Professional Development Program
Academic Writing for International Professionals


Academic Writing for Internationals -- GRD 726
Expert strategies, effective techniques, academic style and grammar for Intermediate writers who seek to upgrade their skills - for multi-lingual students.
(Prerequisite: UAB Graduate School Assessment Level 2) 3 credit hours
Contact Jennifer L. Greer at jlgreer1@uab.edu
Writing & Reviewing Research -- GRD 727
For individuals constructing research papers, preparing literature reviews, writing summary articles and critiques, GRD 727 offers essential strategies and techniques for working more effectively and efficiently.
(Prerequisite for second-language writers: GRD 726 or permission of the Instructor) 3 credit hours
Contact Jennifer L. Greer at jlgreer1@uab.edu
Advanced Writing & Publishing -- GRD 728
Created for students who seek to publish professionally, GRD 728 reviews academic writing genres, standards, and conventions. This course covers the writing of biographic statements, conference abstracts & posters, review articles, critiques, and empirical research articles.
(Prerequisite for second-language writers: UAB Graduate School Assessment Level 3, GRD 727 or permission of the Instructor) 3 credit hours
Contact Jennifer L. Greer at jlgreer1@uab.edu