EEES 3900 - Scientific Writing and Communication
EEES 3900 is intended as a ‘Capstone’ course for students majoring in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Studies, although a few students from other majors usually enroll as well. We do a wide variety of activities in this course, hoping to achieve three broad goals:
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(1)Critically examine and reinforce your understanding of the most significant environmental issues in today’s world;
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(2)Enhance your communication skill when writing or speaking about these issues;
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(3)Expand your understanding of how scientifically valid information is gathered and presented.
Goal (1) will be approached largely through reading assignments and class discussions. Work toward goal (2) primarily involves exercises aimed at practicing writing skills, especially the clear, concise communication of concepts and ideas. This is a writing-intensive (WAC) course, and you will do a lot of (mostly short) writing assignments. Oral communication is also built into the course in a variety of ways. Goal (3) involves a combination of readings, discussions and exercises, including exposure to the primary literature.
