Writing Science

13 February 2006

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 the new course called “Writing Science” is just for you. The course will explore how science is written for a variety of audiences – from scientific journals to the popular press. IDSC 209, Writing Science, is a sophomore priority cource taught by Carol Rutz, Director of the Writing Program and adjunct Lecturer in English, and Cindy Blaha, Physics and Astronomy. It will be held 5th period in Olin 02.