Course code:

HS3118

Level:

M - Intermediate

Class size limit:

12

Meets the following requirements:

  • W - Writing

Typically offered:

Yearly

This course is designed for science students developing their professional communication skills. It will improve the students’ writing ability by introducing them to writing for the scientific community and for the lay public. The course involves understanding the protocols for writing a scientific paper based on lab or field data, including learning to write an abstract and literature review. Students will also learn and apply visual and oral communication skills to construct and present a scientific poster. In addition to working with the instructor and in-class peer reviews, students will work on the content of their writing and grammar with writing tutors. Permission of instructor required.

Prerequisites:

None.

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