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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Texts will include a packet of essays, A FIELD GUIDE FOR SCIENCE WRITERS (Blum et al.); WRITING TOOLS (Clark); and BEST AMERICAN SCIENCE AND NATURE WRITING 2012 (Ariely).
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will write a news story for a general audience that describes the findings of a journal article; critique media coverage of science; write broadly about a science or medicine topic of their choice; and read and report on a book in the history of science and medicine. These assignments and others will prepare students to research, write, and revise a profile of a scientist, which will constitute the final project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
To apply: submit a statement explaining why you want to take the course and describing your experiences and interest in the sciences and in writing. Please apply to Prof. Shufro (cshufro@wesleyan.edu) using the subject line, POI for Translating Science.
Deadlines:
--by MIDNIGHT on Jan. 22, if you are a student returning from a semester away, participating in registration on January 23; --by NOON on MONDAY, Jan 28, for students using the drop-add period. |
| Instructor(s): Shufro,Cathy Times: ....R.. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE339; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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