Writing Bioethics: Advocacy and Expression

Catalog description

Skill in bioethics includes the ability to draft and present an effective argument. The goal of the course is for students to improve their ability to write about bioethics, and share their expertise in public discussions about ethics issues within medicine and public health practice and policy. These skills are also transferable in describing ethics issues to patients and colleagues in clinical practice. Participants will read and analyze short works from different genres. The class requires frequent writing exercises of different types of essays, including blogs and editorials. Students will receive personalized feedback both from the instructor and through group work in editing. The final product will be the draft of an essay to submit for publication; these essays will be presented for discussion during class. Prerequisite(s): Certificate Program in Bioethics or permission of the instructor.