PLSCI 1107

FWS: Writing in the Life Sciences

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

Writing is an incredibly important skill to develop as a scientist, yet students are often left to develop their scientific writing skills without much guidance. This class will give students a supportive and low-stakes environment to learn about and practice scientific writing. The emphasis in this class will be on increasing your flexibility and confidence as a writer. You will learn how to use your existing strengths as a writer while also exploring different methods and tools you can use to compose scientific literature. Students will have the opportunity to explore the literature surrounding a scientific topic of their choosing. With their readings and class materials, students will develop the knowledge and tools needed to produce a review article, which they may eventually submit for publication.

When Offered Spring.

• Ask compelling scientific questions and search for literature relevant to a topic using databases and other resources.
• Synthesize original ideas and effectively explain scientific concepts through their writing.
• Communicate scientific ideas to diverse audiences through different genres.

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