MPC 675 - Writing Public Science

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Master of Professional Comm

Description:

Examines strategies for effectively communicating scientific information to lay audiences. Specifically, students analyze various works from scientists and science journalists in order to determine how to best communicate complex scientific information to public readers. The goal is to isolate specific strategies science writers can use to effectively help lay readers make key decision about the science issuers that affect their lives.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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