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Colin Shanafelt

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RHE 309s: Rhetoric of Science Communication

Fall 2025 (Aug 25 - Dec 15, 2025)

Project 2

Project 1

Resources

Course Docs

Professor

Multimodal (20%)

Short Article (20%)

  • Syllabus
  • Objectives & Outcomes

Colin Shanafelt

Op-Ed, Popular Science Article

Documentary, Op-Ed, Mini-Ted Talk

  • Course Calendar
  • iClicker Course Link

(5-10 Minute Presentation)

800 words, 3+ Sources, MLA or APA

  • Textbook
  • Assignment Page
  • Assignment Page
  • Rhetorical Analysis

Assistant Professor of InstructionDepartment of Rhetoric & Writing The University of Texas at Austin colin.shanafelt@utexas.edu (512) 400-9414

  • UNC-Chapel Hill Resources
  • Resources
  • Resources
  • Scientific Controversies
  • Owl @ Purdue (MLA)
  • Examples
  • Examples
  • Library Services
  • Shanafelt Writing Guide

20%

  • Primary Texts

20%

  • Shanafelt Rhetoric Guide
  • MLA 9 Documentation

Office Hours

  • MLA Document Format

PAR 23 TTh 11:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2:00 - 2:30 pm, & by appointment

Project 3

Project 4

Research

  • Lecture Videos
  • Writing Requirements

Professional Portfolio (10%)

Long Article (30%)

  • Research Resources
  • Multimodal Composition

Position Paper, Feature, or Grant

Resume & Professional Documents

  • UT Library

Schedule a Meeting!!

(See assignment for details.)

2,000 words, 7+ Sources, MLA or APA

  • Equipment Checkout
  • UT Library Databases
  • Assignment Page

PAR 210TTh - 9:30-11:00 am Unique: 43325

Course Info

  • Assignment Page
  • Writing Rubric
  • Google Scholar
  • Resources
  • Resources
  • Writing Handouts
  • Opposing Viewpoints
  • Examples
  • Examples
  • JSTOR

30%

  • Writing Center

10%

  • Texas Scholar Works

Reading Assignments

Course Description & Objectives

  • Scientific Communication covers various types of articles on multiple topics.
  • Rhetoric Concepts includes sections from the Shanafelt Rhetoric Guide.
  • Writing Concepts & Style features sections from the Shanafelt Writing Guide
  • Consult the Course Calendar for due dates and links to full-text sources.

RHE 309S is an advanced rhetoric and writing course for College of Natural Sciences Dean's Scholars focused on effectively communicating complex scientific ideas to diverse audiences. Students will create compelling, multimodal documents, craft persuasive research proposals, and adapt strategies for engaging stakeholders, non-experts, and potential investors through clear, impactful communication.

  • Course Objectives & Educational Outcomes