Communicating Science
Communicating Science
Scientists are communicators. They practice communications when presenting their work at lab meetings, when writing research papers and peer reviews, when speaking at conferences, and when educating the public through the media. Policymakers, business leaders, and everyday people rely on the information scientists provide to make important decisions regarding public policy, funding for research endeavors, and their personal health and wellbeing. Therefore the ability to communicate clearly to different types of people is a necessary skill among those employed in STEM fields.
As a participant in educational programming here at Argonne, you will have the opportunity to become a better contributor to your research field by learning how to be a better communicator. From writing a report to delivering an oral presentation, our programs offer numerous opportunities for you to exercise your communication skills, and the Communicating Science resource is here to help.
Communicating Science is an online resource with tips on how to improve speaking and writing abilities. It also summarizes the deliverable requirements for SULI and CCI interns. The following table details the different topics covered:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SULI Report Guidelines |
Review of the requirements for the SULI science report |
CCI Report Guidelines |
Review of the requirements for the CCI project report |
Features of Good Scientific Writing |
Review of the three key qualities most sought after in scientific writing |
Mapping out Your Science Report |
Tips on how to brainstorm and outline a science report |
Improving Your Overall Writing Style |
Review of active and passive voice, tenses, and pronouns used in scientific communications |
Engaging Your Audience |
Advice on how to tailor your writing to a target audience |
Writing for a General Audience |
Tips on writing for a general audience and a review of the requirements for the SULI general audience abstract |
How to Peer Review |
Review of the requirements for the SULI peer review paper |
Planning Your Presentation |
Brainstorming and outlining tips for your oral or poster presentation |
Guide to Effective Poster Design |
Advice on how to build a strong design for your poster presentation |
Guide to PowerPoint Presentations |
Review of the key features that belong in a PowerPoint presentation |
Improving Your Speaking Skills |
Tips on how to improve your speaking abilities |