In this unit students improve their ability to communicate effectively through their writing via a variety of media. They look at science writing in print media, online, in fact sheets and books. They develop skills at sharing scientific information with non-specialists. Students interview a UWA researcher and write a news article about their work, create a website about a controversial scientific area, a feature article about a scientific topic, maintain a blog, write a book review about a popular science book and reflect on their learning. Strong writing skills are a great asset for future academic or commercial success. -- Course Website
Instructor: Winthrop Professor Graeme Martin
