ENTOM 7100

Mastering the Craft of Scientific Writing

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course will offer students an opportunity to develop skills necessary for writing scientific papers, progress reports, and grant proposals. Students will work on their own projects, as well as offer editorial comments on the work of other students in the course. MS and PhD students at all stages are welcome in the course, from first year students developing thesis proposals and grants to support their work, to senior students finishing their dissertations and applying for faculty and postdoctoral positions. This course is being offered at 2 credits as there is 0% work required outside of the classroom.This course will offer students an opportunity to develop skills necessary for writing scientific papers, progress reports, and grant proposals. Students will work on their own projects, as well as offer editorial comments on the work of other students in the course. MS and PhD students at all stages are welcome in the course, from first year students developing thesis proposals and grants to support their work, to senior students finishing their dissertations and applying for faculty and postdoctoral positions.

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2023SP, 2022SP, 2016SP, 2015SP

Learning Outcomes

• Student will be able to: - Recognize the elements of clear and concise writing - Identify how English grammar and usage contribute to clear and concise writing - Construct paragraphs to organize and convey information effectively - Gain experience in criticizing and revising their own writing - Employ outlines to organize ideas - Practice effective writing and revision in their own subject areas.

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