Effective Science Communication
A practical guide to surviving as a scientist
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference
| Author: | Sam Illingworth, Grant Allen | ISBN: | 9780750311700 |
| Publisher: | Institute of Physics Publishing | Publication: | September 8, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Institute of Physics Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sam Illingworth, Grant Allen |
| ISBN: | 9780750311700 |
| Publisher: | Institute of Physics Publishing |
| Publication: | September 8, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Institute of Physics Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Effective Science Communication: A practical guide to surviving as a scientist is devoted to the variety of ways that scientists are expected to communicate in their day-to-day professional lives. This book discusses why communication is key to being a successful scientist in the 21st century and provides practical assistance and advice, built on the personal experiences of the authors, on publishing your work in scientific journals, applying for funding, and effectively communicating your research to a scientific audience. This book also provides advice and tips on how to start communicating your research to audiences other than scientists, and why it is important to do so.
There are chapters devoted to constructing a digital footprint, dealing with the media, and influencing science policy. There are a number of useful exercises throughout the book that will help you to become a more effective communicator. Whether you are an undergraduate or a senior academic, this book provides a helping hand in your scientific journey to not only survive, but to prosper in the process.
Effective Science Communication: A practical guide to surviving as a scientist is devoted to the variety of ways that scientists are expected to communicate in their day-to-day professional lives. This book discusses why communication is key to being a successful scientist in the 21st century and provides practical assistance and advice, built on the personal experiences of the authors, on publishing your work in scientific journals, applying for funding, and effectively communicating your research to a scientific audience. This book also provides advice and tips on how to start communicating your research to audiences other than scientists, and why it is important to do so.
There are chapters devoted to constructing a digital footprint, dealing with the media, and influencing science policy. There are a number of useful exercises throughout the book that will help you to become a more effective communicator. Whether you are an undergraduate or a senior academic, this book provides a helping hand in your scientific journey to not only survive, but to prosper in the process.
