SCIW - Science Writing
This course is designed to bring together students interested in distinguishing scientific truth from misinformation and conveying that truth to a general audience not deeply versed in the disciplines of science. The course will allow students in the sciences to develop writing skills that will position them as spokespersons within and beyond their fields, while allowing students in the humanities who have at least an avocational interest in the sciences to develop that interest into serving both a growing niche of the journalistic market and the public’s need to know.
In this capstone course, students will reflect on the science writing minor and what it means for their future careers. They will assemble a portfolio of their work in the minor and create a final science writing project that will be shared with the class and with a public audience. In addition, students will read and discuss advanced examples of science writing, as well as have the opportunity to meet with professional science writers to discuss their craft and their careers. This course is meant to be taken by seniors who have completed most of the requirements for the minor.