Scientific jargon – best served with a side of infographics
Finding it difficult to avoid using jargon in your science writing? An infographic will help to effectively communicate your message.
Public engagement with science: The gap between ideals and reality
Public engagement with science is all the rage these days. Some investigators are starting to inquire whether the reality matches the hype.
Video abstracts: a tool to increase the impact of scientific papers
Video abstracts are becoming a more popular part of scientific publications. But what makes a video abstract impactful?
Developing a strategic mindset towards public engagement with science: goals, objectives, & BFFs
Communication and effective communication are different things. In this SciCommBites interview, we explore what effective scicomm entails.
Something old, but also new: Mapping 40 years of DEI SciComm research
Empirical science communication research on DEI issues is not new, but we are still missing a robust evidence base to define best practice.
Medical Writing: the “Write” Career for You?
Medical writers write and curate a variety of scientific and medical content effectively deliver this knowledge to different audiences. Is this the “write” scicomm career for you?
Will The Real Coronavirus Please Stand Up?
Quick: what does a coronavirus look like? No one has ever seen a virus with their own eyes; still, you get a picture, right?
What’s Backstage: Looking Beyond Audience and Scientist in Shaping SciComm
SciComm is kind of like putting on a performance – so let’s consider the people behind the scenes who help make it possible!
No face reveals: the struggles of YouTube’s female scientists
Is it harder for women to communicate on YouTube? Yes – and it’s worse if the audience can see their face.
Why children’s books need to be about more than just a cat in a hat
What kind of animal world do picture books portray to our kids? Sorry invertebrates, it’s not looking great for you.