ENVIRON 140S - Science and The Media

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Environment

Description:

Technique and goals of science writing. Introduce different modes, publication outlets, and peculiar editorial demands of each. Making complex, nuanced ideas about science, health and related policy matters understandable to nonscientists in limited space and in engaging ways. Encompasses both deep and broad reading with attention to science stories as told by the best in the field, and writing, on the readings, scientists and their science, and its significance to a public bombarded by, fascinated with and alienated from science. Instructor: Angrist

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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