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Courses in science writing as literature
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Abstract The best nonfiction science books and articles demonstrate that accurate science can be presented to the public so that it is understandable, yet as gripping as fine fiction. Some of these works serve as examples for students taking science-writing worksh... view more
The best nonfiction science books and articles demonstrate that accurate science can be presented to the public so that it is understandable, yet as gripping as fine fiction. Some of these works serve as examples for students taking science-writing workshops. However, programs in science writing, journalism, English, the sciences, and medicine may benefit from offering a course that explores science writing as literature. Nonfiction books published each year outnumber fiction books by more than six to one, yet relatively few nonfiction literature courses exist, and science-writing-as-literature courses are rare, although popular with students. Courses in science writing as literature are known to have been taught at six universities. Courses have varied in emphasis (biology, medicine, general) and approach (one compared scientists and nonscientists as science writers). This report surveys the readings and features of existing courses.... view less
Document language
English
Publication Year
2005
Page/Pages
p. 103-112
Journal
Public Understanding of Science, 14 (2005) 1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/0963662505048198
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)