Communicating Science: audiences, purposes and conventions

The course provides research-based introduction to, and practical training in effective communication of own research to important audiences in academic and non-academic contexts (such as journals, user groups, funding agencies, and the general public).

The focus is on the communication of own research.

KNOWLEDGE

The student

- has advanced knowledge of required conventions in scientific abstracts, articles, and grant applications

- is aware of principles of Open Access publishing at NTNU

- has knowledge of effective techniques in science journalism and outreach

SKILLS

The student

- can reflect critically on the significance of science communication in contemporary society

- can describe his/her own research in few sentences to both experts and non-experts (pitch)

- can write a scientific abstract

- can write a blog for a user group to engage interest in his/her own research

- can write a piece for the general public that effectively communicates his/her own research

- uses language and style appropriate for the target audience

7 sessions (3 hours per session)

• Short lectures, groupwork, writing tasks