Spring 2026 Psychology BC3144 section 001

Science Writing

Call Number 00657
Day & Time
Location
T 12:10pm-2:00pm
To be announced
Points 4
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Alexandra C Horowitz
Type SEMINAR
Course Description

Even as students learn to be scientists, there is a need to learn how to write about science, translating the science for a general readership. In this seminar we will develop writing skills by, first, close reading and analysis of science writing (on research about humans, non-human animals, and non-animals) for the non-specialist, as well as some of the original research papers from which the pieces arose. We will simultaneously begin an iterative process of composing pieces of different lengths and different genres, based on recently published science papers. Assignments will include a short news summary, book review, an audio interview, and a final feature print or audio story; some of these assignments will involve multiple drafts or stages. Guest speakers and a recording practices intensive from IMATS will complement the readings and writing assignments. We will focus on concept translation, storytelling, and other elements of narrative craft in this writing-intensive seminar. We will also emphasize proper citation practices. Final projects will be a long-form feature or a podcast.

Web Site Vergil
Department Psychology @Barnard
Enrollment 0 students (16 max) as of 9:06PM Thursday, October 2, 2025
Subject Psychology
Number BC3144
Section 001
Division Barnard College
Section key 20261PSYC3144X001