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Sedona Chinn

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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LSC · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
LSC 340 was great. She did a good job at explaining things clearly and really wanted everyone to do well in the class. The 2 exams were straightforward and pulled directly from lecture. Lecture was long at times but was broken up with good questions to stop and talk about. If you are interested in misinformation than this class is perfect!
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LSC · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Honestly a very genuine and thoughtful educator, she is very well versed in her field and you can tell she is passionate about science communication. Lecture heavy but she is a great lecturer so it goes by quick
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Classes with Sedona Chinn

LSC 340

Misinformation, Fake News, and Correcting False Beliefs About Science

3 credits

Examines the spread of misinformation on scientific topics, including why people believe fake news, social media's role, and strategies to correct false beliefs.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.72 GPA, 84.0% A/AB (n=81 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.74 GPA, 83.0% A/AB (n=88 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.83 GPA, 93.0% A/AB (n=115 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Sedona Chinn

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
LSC 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent research course for preparing a graduate thesis in science communication under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Michael XenosSedona Chinn+6 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027LSC 289Honors Independent Study
Spring 2027LSC 299Independent Study
Spring 2027LSC 340Misinformation, Fake News, and Correcting False Beliefs About Science
Spring 2027LSC 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027LSC 699Special Problems
Spring 2027LSC 990Research
Spring 2027SOC 990Thesis
Spring 2027SOC 999Reading and Research in Sociology
Fall 2026LSC 990Research

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