RSCH-610: Intro Scientific Writing

Formal scientific writing provides a method to communicate ideas and to persuade readers about the validity of scientific argument and discovery. A written exploration of concepts offers an important method for defining the boundaries within an academic discipline. This course offers students an introduction to scientific writing. The focus will be on using evidence-based information and data pertaining to integrative health. Students will be exposed to primary research papers, review papers, and lay articles about science. The experience will improve their ability to make complex scientific research understandable. [1.5 credits]