WRT 3081 - Public Writing About Science

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Explores how writing about science for a non-specialist audience can be used to both inform and manipulate public perceptions, creating both positive and negative social, civic, and political consequences. Examines written texts, infographics, and other media through which scientific research about current issues is translated for public audiences. Note: This course is about communicating scientific topics to non-scientific audiences, not about writing scientific journal articles or grants.
General Education Requirement(s): Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education.
Additional Requirement(s): WRT 1060 or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher
Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060