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2012-2013 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

ENL 641 - Technical and Scientific Journalism

3 credits
This course examines the problems, principles, and techniques of writing effectively in science and technology for both the general public and specialized audiences. Emphasis will be on evaluating technical language and jargon; understanding the needs of various audiences; learning research techniques; and developing interview and validation strategies that help writers clarify trends, theories, patterns, and perspectives. Students will be expected to write articles about newsworthy events for scientific and technical journals.