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76-785 Science Writing
Today, more than ever, we need illuminating science writing. As the world changes at an ever-accelerating pace, general audiences need translators who can report from the frontiers of science and technology clearly and accurately. This science writing course offers students techniques for communicating about breakthroughs in science, medicine, the environment and other technical subjects. The central goal of the course is to learn how to write about science clearly and in a compelling manner, without sacrificing the integrity and complexity of the science. These skills should be useful to students interested in careers in science and technical writing, as well as students who want to hone their ability to explain science to a lay audience as preparation for careers in science policy, research development, and corporate communications. A background in science is not necessary (though a keen interest in science and willingness to learn is). The course will be run like a writers workshop, which means students will be expected to write pieces every week that will be discussed in an informal setting in class. All students are expected to participate in discussion and editing each others work. Typical assignments at the beginning of the semester will include short exercises to describe how a machine works or how a biological or physical process unfolds in nature, and how to write short stories on research reported in science journals. Students will learn how to organize stories, spot emerging trends, develop story ideas and pitch them to "editors." They will be asked to write about the same research for different audiences, ranging from newspapers to magazines. The final assignment will be to write a longer story that will require original research and interviews with researchers. | |
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No sections available for semester Spring 2008.
No sections available for semester Fall 2007.
No sections available for semester Fall 2006.
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| A | 9:00 - 10:20 am | F | Zaiss | TBA | | |
No sections available for semester Fall 2005.
No sections available for semester Spring 2005.
No sections available for semester Fall 2004.
No sections available for semester Spring 2004.
No sections available for semester S03.
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* Spring 2007 textbooks given as estimate for Spring 2008 requirements | | On Writing Well, 25th Anniversary: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Sections: A | A Field Guide for Science Writers
Sections: A | ELEMENTS OF STYLE
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