For creative writing majors. Over two semesters, mentored by a Creative Writing faculty member, the student will write a collection of stories or poems, a novella, a play/screenplay or a major portion of a novel. CW faculty will set the deadlines for proposal, outline, revision drafts and finished product. Final evaluation will include at least one other CW faculty member. The final result will be a scholarly essay of 40-60 pages to be presented as an academic paper in a public forum at least three weeks before graduation. Offered as needed.