SCI 315 - Writing in the Sciences

3 Credits

This course will focus on word and phrasing choice, language use (verbosity), sentence structure, and the passive voice. Students will learn the correct writing style to properly assemble and document laboratory reports, land-use permits, site assessments, and professional interviews. The final component of the class will involve learning to research peer-reviewed scientific literature and compose a properly cited scientific research paper.
Prerequisites: COM 107, ENG 110, ENG 130, and a science laboratory course.