i5:Science Writing

Catalog description

Prerequisite: ENGL 1120 and at least junior standing or consent of instructor and advisor. This course provides an overview of science writing genres designed to reach multiple audiences (e.g., specialists, policymakers, students, the public, etc.), with an emphasis on non-specialist audiences. Course topics include, but are not limited to, the rhetorical history of science communication, popular science writing and science journalism, and public information for research groups and facilities (e.g., press releases, websites, science blogs). This course is ideal for TCOM students interested in working for one of New Mexico’s many national labs and research, in the sciences facilities and for students in the sciences interested in improving their scientific communication skills. This course involves a service learning project providing students with opportunities for publication. Shares lecture with TCOM 5005, with additional expectations for graduate credit.