Brief Introduction
What science discoveries will you choose to write about?Course Summary
Discovering Science: Science Writing is a course designed to help you communicate scientific ideas and concepts to a wider audience. This course focuses on improving your writing skills, and provides practical tips and guidance for communicating complex scientific information in an engaging and accessible way.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to write about science for a non-expert audience
- Gain practical tips and techniques for communicating complex scientific information
- Improve your science writing skills with expert guidance
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Gain practical skills for communicating complex scientific information
- Develop your science writing skills with expert guidance
- Learn how to write about science for a non-expert audience
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of scientific concepts
- Proficient in English language
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Interactive quizzes
- Practical writing exercises
Similar Courses
- Science Writing and Communications
- Science Communication
- Science Journalism
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in Science Communication
- Certificate in Science Writing
- Master of Science in Science Communication
Notable People in This Field
- Ed Yong
- Natalie Starkey
Related Books
Requirements
- The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in science; no previous knowledge or experience is required. If you are working in the field of science and would like to practice and improve your science writing skills, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 10 hours of CPD time.
Outline
- Exploring the science story Welcome What is science writing? Preparing your story Writing your story Summary Science in the news About Week 2 Reporting Video stories Your news story Summary
Summary of User Reviews
Discovering Science: Science Writing course on FutureLearn is highly rated. Many users praised the course content and its interactive nature.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
interactive nature of the course contentPros from User Reviews
- Engaging and interactive course content
- Well-structured course with comprehensive information
- Great platform for beginners to learn science writing
- Qualified and knowledgeable instructors
- Easy-to-use interface
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited feedback from instructors
- Some videos are too lengthy
- Not enough practical writing exercises
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Limited resources for advanced writers
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