One of the goals of an Advanced Writing (CADW) class is teaching specialized arguments in an area of study. To students, it can feel like a bit of a jump. We ask them to learn very nuanced writing strategies, where Continue reading
These two student tools, “Pathways of PSL Engagement” and “Scaffold for PSL Engagement,” were developed by Dr. Ruth Coffey and used in Environmental and Ocean Sciences. These visuals show students the scaffolding necessary to gradually advance from entry-level familiarity, to Continue reading
“Framing Science” by Matthew C. Nisbet and Chris Mooney is a short article that highlights the importance of the way that scientific ideas are framed. You can read and download a copy of the full article here. Nisbet and Mooney Continue reading
This article was submitted by Dr. Cawa Tran from the Biology Department. You can download a copy of it here. Professor George M. Whitesides Harvard University’s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology created a short guide on how to write Continue reading
This article was submitted by Dr. Sue Lowery from the Biology Department. “Writing to Facilitate Reading” is a short article written by George Gopen. In this article, Gopen illuminates the role that grammatical closure has in aiding readers’ comprehension of Continue reading
“The Science of Scientific Writing,” by George Gopen and Judith Swan, explains some of the best practices writers can use to help readers comprehend scientific writing. The authors acknowledge that while scientific writing can be difficult to read and write, Continue reading
