Writing About Science And Technology

Catalog description

Cat. I This course will examine the appropriate dissemination of scientific information in common science writing genres such as science journalism, consulting reports and white papers, and policy and procedure documents . In a workshop setting, students will write and revise documents that promote broad understanding of scientific research and analysis of specialized knowledge . Course lectures and discussions investigate ethics of scientific reporting and teach students how to recognize deceptive texts and arguments (both quantitative and qualitative) . The course is reading and writing intensive and is intended for students with backgrounds in a scientific discipline who are interested in applying their disciplinary knowledge .