ENVS-340 Writing for Environmental Science Professionals (3)

Good writing is essential for environmental scientists working in research, policy, or other fields. This course helps students hone their environmental writing skills in several genres, such as journal articles, press releases, news and feature articles, op-eds, and social media posts. Through guest lectures by professional writers, in-class critiques, and workshopping, and working through multiple drafts with the guidance of the instructor, students learn the characteristics of different writing types and how to employ them effectively. Students do not need to be strong writers or native English speakers; the course focuses on personal improvement regardless of starting point. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Written Communication and Information Literacy II. Prerequisite: completion of Written Communication and Information Literacy I requirement.