Strategic Writing for Environmental Professionals
COMM102
Description
Learning is an active process that involves intentionally connecting new ideas and experiences to existing knowledge. In an online setting, learners are most successful when the employ specific strategies to engage with the learning materials, their peers, and their instructor. This course will provide learners with opportunities to develop and practice intentional learning strategies and communication skills in an online context. Working as an environmental professional requires a multifaceted skill set that centers around the communication of complex ideas to a variety of audiences. Whether working with researchers, shareholders, policy makers, customers, or funders, Unity graduates will need to harness and hone their writing and communication skills throughout their careers. To this end, students will learn how to use various writing strategies to effectively engage specific audiences. Students will also explore the use of and ethics surrounding information sources and how to become critical readers and intentional communicators of environmental knowledge. Upon completion, students will have practiced employing organization, tone, evidence, synthesis, and attribution to improve their writing and their future environmental work.
Dates
Jan 13, 2025 — Feb 16, 2025
Feb 24, 2025 — Mar 30, 2025
Apr 7, 2025 — May 11, 2025
May 19, 2025 — Jun 22, 2025
Jul 14, 2025 — Aug 17, 2025
Aug 25, 2025 — Sep 28, 2025
Oct 6, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025
Nov 17, 2025 — Dec 21, 2025
Jan 12, 2026 — Feb 15, 2026
Feb 23, 2026 — Mar 29, 2026
Apr 6, 2026 — May 10, 2026
May 18, 2026 — Jun 21, 2026
Location
Distance Education - Online
Registration Information
For credit cost: $940