Writing for the Public

A panel discussion with Vanessa Ochs, Associate Professor of Religious
     Studies; Mark Edmundson, Daniels’ Family  NEH Distinguished Teaching
     Professor of English; Lou Bloomfield, Professor of  Physics; Marva Barnett,
     Professor & Director, Teaching Resource Center & French Department

Panelists from a variety of academic disciplines will share why they have written scholarly books for a wide audience, and participants will be encouraged to discuss the advantages and disadvantages, challenges and benefits of senior faculty’s writing for the public.  They will also offer some how-to’s, including envisioning one’s audience, drafting a prospectus, and placing essays in magazines.

Sponsored by the TRC Professors as Writers Program and the NEH Distinguished Teaching Professors Chairs Program.