Course Description
Covers basics of good writing and genres of science writing. Includes guest lectures by professional science writers. Students read and discuss science pieces from the popular press, write and critique their own pieces, and pursue special projects. Includes examination of how scientists can better communicate with a general audience.
Athena Title
SCI WRITING
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in BTNY 8930
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Objectives: (1) to furnish students with tools for effective writing of science for general audiences. (2) to acquaint students with the cultures of journalism and of science to foster better communication between the two. The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.
Topical Outline
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