Writing in the Natural Sciences

Catalog description

Major concepts for effective research-based scientific writing. Topics include: genres of scientific research writing; structure and function of research reports; grant proposals; introductions and literature reviews; writing methods; presenting results; designing diagrams, figures and tables; citations; writing with equations; sentence style and clarity; paragraphing for flow; plagiarism and text recycling. Priority for advanced PhD students in the natural sciences with specific writing projects/needs. Instructor consent is required.