WRPR0363A-F18
Science Writing for the Public
Science Writing for the Public
This class is an introduction to writing about science–including nature, medicine, and technology–for general readers and for online publication. Students will publish in our online magazine (constructed Spring 2017). In our reading and writing we explore the craft of making scientific concepts, and the work of scientists, accessible to the public through news articles and essays. The chief work of the class is students' writing. Students will also learn to manipulate images and how to use digital storytelling. As part of our exploration of the craft of science writing, we will read essays and articles by writers such as David Quammen, Atul Gawande, Michael Pollan, and Elizabeth Kolbert; we will also read from The Best Science and Nature Writing (Amy Stewart, ed, 2016). 3 hrs. Sem.
This class is an introduction to writing about science–including nature, medicine, and technology–for general readers and for online publication. Students will publish in our online magazine (constructed Spring 2017). In our reading and writing we explore the craft of making scientific concepts, and the work of scientists, accessible to the public through news articles and essays. The chief work of the class is students' writing. Students will also learn to manipulate images and how to use digital storytelling. As part of our exploration of the craft of science writing, we will read essays and articles by writers such as David Quammen, Atul Gawande, Michael Pollan, and Elizabeth Kolbert; we will also read from The Best Science and Nature Writing (Amy Stewart, ed, 2016). 3 hrs. Sem.
- Term:
- Fall 2018
- Location:
- Atwater Hall A A100(ATA A100)
- Schedule:
- 9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 11, 2018 to Dec 7, 2018)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Hector Vila
- Subject:
- Writing and Rhetoric Program
- Department:
- Writing and Rhetoric Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AMR CW LIT NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- CRWR0363A-F18
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92555
- Subject Code:
- WRPR
- Course Number:
- 0363
- Section Identifier:
- A