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INPG 203: Interdisciplinary Writing Studio

Taking a Vol Core “WC” (written communication, writing-intensive) course in any subject and want to ensure your strongest work on the writing assignments?

Take INPG 203 at the same time to get guided support without adding extra work.

It’s a 1-credit writing boost for your Vol Core “WC” course.

Quick Facts

  • Corequisite: Enrolled at the same time in a Vol Core WC-designated course
  • Prerequisite: ENGL 102, 112, 132, or 298
  • Credit/Grading: 1.0 elective credit; Satisfactory/No Credit (S/NC) grading

How it Works

The course is flexible, built around the writing you already have to do, with no busy work.

Complete 4 writing activities across the semester:

  • Meet twice with a Herbert Writing Center consultant (in person or online) at any stage of a writing project, and
  • Pick 2 other writing activities of your choice (such as extra consultations, attending a writing-focused workshop or event, or making use of online writing resources designed for writers across disciplines).

Attend online 1 hour each week (whenever you choose) to stay on track with your WC-course assignments:

  • Could spend this time reading, doing homework, drafting, revising–working on anything your WC-course instructor assigns; attending a workshop or event; or making use of an online writing resource.

That’s it! Everything you do supports the writing for your WC course.

How to Enroll

Enrollment is easy in this 1-credit elective. It won’t conflict with anything you’re already taking.

Click here to enroll

The FALL 2026 CRN is 60475

FAQs

  • Who is this course for? Anyone in a Vol Core Written Communication (WC) course — in any subject — who wants to make sure they perform their best on the writing assignments.
  • What if I’m already a strong writer? Great—use this elective to polish and speed up your writing process.
  • Is it a lot of time? Only 1 hour/week (at any time you choose) and 4 Writing Activities across the semester.
  • Are the writing consultants helpful? Yes! The Herbert Writing Center has an average of 20,000+ student visits per year, and their feedback is overwhelmingly positive. See some testimonials here.
  • Does it cost extra? No.
  • Why was this course created? It grew out of student requests for a credit-bearing way to get writing support for WC courses. It adapts a model used successfully for many years to support students in first-year composition courses, where the students who take that elective are more likely to receive higher grades in their composition course than students who don’t.

Questions?

Contact writingcenter@utk.edu or reach out to Dr. Benson, the course instructor, at kbenson@utk.edu.