An in-depth introduction to narrative for science communicators,?story-tellers and journalists.? We consider content, form, style and approach, using examples from the work of established writers to glean principles for our own thinking and writing. Research will play a central role, and we will focus on interview and reporting skills and analysis, including statistics.?The goal of science narrative is to shed light on scientific topics, and also to inform and provoke thought.?In this class, we produce four short pieces of narrative, and in the process discover how the writing voice acquires authority built on research. A?goal is to introduce the?essential elements of sound story telling--narrative, exposition, transition, and subtext. ?This course is required of all SciJo students and open to other students by permission of the instructor. Four credits, fall semesters.