Earth and Environmental Sciences · Boston College
This two-semester course is intended to prepare students to write a senior thesis or research seminar project. The fall semester will consist of class discussions, writing activities, and peer review. Topics include writing in clear scientific language, reviewing scientific literature, performing self-assessments and peer reviews, and adapting research for the public. The spring semester will provide support for senior thesis and research seminar project writing. Class time will consist of short introductions to each section of the research paper and time to write and practice peer review. Stu