Introduction to Science Writing with Dr. Patrick Hahn, A&S '15 (MS)

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Lifelong Learning LogoCourse Title: Introduction to Science Writing

Instructor:  Dr. Patrick Hahn, A&S '15 (MS)

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October 31, 2024 - December 05, 2024 (6 Sessions)  

Thursday,  6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET  

Virtual via Zoom 

 

 

Course Description: This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of science writing. Each student will conduct an interview with an expert and prepare a science news story or opinion piece. In addition, readings and weekly online discussions will introduce students to some of the concepts needed for reading science news stories with a critical eye. Topic covered in the discussions include randomized controlled trials, meta-analysis, Number Needed to Treat, Number Needed to Harm, cause and effect in epidemiology, p values, placebo effect, statistical significance, and clinical significance.

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ABOUT Patrick Hahn

Patrick D Hahn is a lecturer, researcher, and free-lance writer with a long-standing interest in medical harm and the overmedicalization of everyday life. Currently he is working with some colleagues from ISEPP (International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry) on a study of National Institute of Mental Health Grants, in order to determine the extent of the imbalance between brain-based and gene-based studies as opposed to studies of psychotherapy. He is the author of five books, including his latest, They Told Us It Was Like Ebola: The Impact of Pandemic Restrictions on the Children of Ghana. Dr. Hahn holds a Master of Arts in Science Writing degree from the Johns Hopkins University and teaches Biology at the University of Maryland Global Campus. He lives with his wife and daughter in Baltimore, Maryland.

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 Event Date
Starts:
Thursday, October 31, 2024
6:00pm EDT

Ends:
Thursday, December 5, 2024
8:00pm EDT

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