Interested in becoming a better science communicator? Wondering how writing practices differ from discipline to discipline? Eager to describe your scientific discoveries with effectiveness and style? Then our new course called Writing Science is just for you. We will explore how science is written for a variety of audiences – from scientific journals to the popular press. Through class discussions and opportunities for writing and speaking, we will exchange our science stories and create poster presentations and on-campus science journals.
IDSC 209 (that’s short for Interdisciplinary), Writing Science, is a sophomore priority course taught by Carol Rutz, Director of the Writing Program and Cindy Blaha, Physics & Astronomy Professor. It will be held 5th period in Olin 02. Feel free to call either Cindy (x4429) or Carol (x4082) with questions