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Setting your science communication goals – what are you really trying to do?

These days, many scientists are rolling up their sleeves and doing the hard work to sharpen their science communication skills. But all that work and thoughtfulness around communication can fall flat unless scientists think about why they are communicating in the first place. Setting communication goals can help bring clarity to what you’re trying to accomplish and help you track success.

 
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Good Reads

 
 

Do I make myself clear? Media training for scientists

 
Science
 

A call to arms: let’s get rid of all the jargon!

 
The Conversation
 

Alan Alda wants us to have better conversations

 
National Public Radio
 

(VIDEO) Persuasion and the power of storytelling

 
Future of StoryTelling
 

In the Literature

Read about the nuts and bolts of science communication.

The potential of comics in science communication, Journal of Science Communication

Who are you writing for? Differences in response to blog design between scientists and nonscientists, Science Communication

 

Events and Opportunities

Trainings, workshops, discussions and other opportunities allow you to learn, practice and deploy your science communication skills.

 
 
 

The science communication team at the College of the Environment is dedicated to helping you shine a light on your research, teaching or outreach activities. Whether preparing for a media interview, learning the ins-and-outs of giving congressional testimony, or simply working on a sharp description of what you do, we can help!

 
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