Wr 434 Science Writing

Prepares students to be effective writers and communicators about science for both scientific and public audiences. Students will study a variety of genres of scientific writing, including scientific research reports, research posters, research proposals, science journalism, science non-fiction, and various digital genres (e.g., blogs and websites). Using these examples, they will learn rhetorical and stylistic strategies for writing about science for multiple audience types.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as Wr 534 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

Upper-division standing.