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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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What students say

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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

ENVIRST/JOURN/LSC 823

Science and Environment Communication

Credits unavailable

Science and Environment Communication tracks the evolution of mass media coverage of science and the environment.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Sedona Chinn

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample
LSC 340

Misinformation, Fake News, and Correcting False Beliefs About Science

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LSC 340 explores the spread of misinformation and fake news regarding scientific topics, their societal impacts, and methods for correction.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Sedona ChinnAfton Lamere+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
LSC 990

Research

1–12 credits

LSC 990 is an independent research course for graduate thesis preparation under faculty supervision.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Michael XenosSedona Chinn+3 more

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Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026ENVIRST/JOURN/LSC 823Science and Environment Communication
Spring 2026LSC 340Misinformation, Fake News, and Correcting False Beliefs About Science
Spring 2026LSC 990Research
Fall 2025COMARTS/JOURN/LSC 617Health Communication in the Information Age
Fall 2025LSC 720Introduction to Communication Theory and Research
Spring 2025LSC 340Misinformation, Fake News, and Correcting False Beliefs About Science
Spring 2025LSC 990Research
Fall 2024COMARTS/JOURN/LSC 617Health Communication in the Information Age
Fall 2024LSC 640Case Studies in the Communication of Science and Technology
Spring 2024LSC 340Misinformation, Fake News, and Correcting False Beliefs About Science
Spring 2024LSC 990Research
Fall 2023COMARTS/JOURN/LSC 617Health Communication in the Information Age
Fall 2023ENVIRST/JOURN/LSC 823Science and Environment Communication
Spring 2023LSC 340Misinformation, Fake News, and Correcting False Beliefs About Science
Fall 2022COMARTS/JOURN/LSC 617Health Communication in the Information Age
Fall 2022LSC 720Introduction to Communication Theory and Research
Spring 2022COMARTS/JOURN/LSC 617Health Communication in the Information Age
Fall 2021COMARTS/JOURN/LSC 617Health Communication in the Information Age
Fall 2021LSC 289Honors Independent Study

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