EESC 5577 Capstone Writing Seminar II
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. Students should be enrolled in EESC5595 or EESC5582/3.
Course overview
- Department
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 1
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Spring
Catalog details
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.29 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.43 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
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| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Calen Rubin | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 7 |