Scientific Writing and Rhetoric

Catalog description

Scientific Writing and Rhetoric provides students with the tools to understand and critically analyze, evaluate, and communicate scientific information. Students will gain familiarity with various genres of scientific writing and will practice communicating scientific knowledge to specialized and non-specialized audiences, using a range of genres and mediums. Students will also gain an understanding of the rhetorical nature of scientific knowledge and the role of scientific writing in shaping public opinion, policy, and law.