


Course
Science Writing II
WCWP-40230
10 Weeks | Online
Course Overview:
Throughout the course, students will learn advanced techniques to effectively communicate scientific and technical subjects to a broader audience. The curriculum emphasizes extensive writing practice, peer critique, and in-depth reading and discussion. These activities will push students beyond basic storytelling and news reporting, encouraging them to consider the broader role of science in society.
By the end of the course, students will have developed a nuanced understanding of how to convey complex scientific ideas in an engaging and accessible manner, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to public discourse on scientific and technical issues.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze complex scientific concepts and communicate them clearly to a non-specialist audience
- Evaluate peer science writing using knowledge of course concepts and compose feedback that identifies strengths and areas for improvement
- Develop the ability to identify a target audience and tailor methods and messages for engaging with that audience
- Apply ethical principles to writing decisions, such as source attribution, representation of data, and fact-checking
- Demonstrate time management by meeting drafting and revision deadlines throughout the writing process
- Engage in iterative writing and revision processes, incorporating feedback to demonstrate increasing independence and proficiency in science writing
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Science Writing I, WCWP 40105.
For a list of these courses, visit the certificate program page.
Course Information
3.00 units
TBD
Notes:
Academic Calendar: View our Academic Calendar to see key dates such as when enrollment opens and starts dates for upcoming quarters.
Courses do not necessarily start on the first day of a quarter.
Courses do not necessarily start on the first day of a quarter.