An introduction to effective practices in planning, writing, and revising scientific communications. Practical skills in using state-of-the art tools to prepare publication-ready scientific figures and articles. Students will produce both a scientific article and an oral presentation. Before enrolling in this course, students will have done some original scientific research. PHYS 295/PHYS 495 and PHYS 297/PHYS 497 exist to fulfill this requirement and students should also plan to take advantage of paid research opportunities at other universities and national laboratories during the summer before the senior year.