BIO 199W: Senior Honors Thesis: How to Effectively Write About Scientific Research

Course Description

The goal of this class is to support students in developing effective scientific communication skills. It is designed to serve students working to complete a thesis based on a research project, often for Honors. In this class, students will craft elevator pitches, create and improve each section of the thesis, and practice the presentation of scientific information in the context of their own research project. Emphasis will be on building and practicing the skills for 1) completing your thesis, poster and preparing for presentation of the project and 2) gaining a conceptual understanding of effective scientific writing and communication that will be applicable more broadly. Satisfies the WIM requirement in Biology.