Topic outline
General Introduction
Quick question to learn what you, as a student, want and/or expect to learn in a module on communication.
1 - Scientific paper writing
Please go to module assignments and complete the assignment 'Scientific paper reseach'.
Please go to module assignments and complete the assignment 'Scientific paper analysis'.
This article proposes three changes to address the shortcomings in the current publishing process.
Will Open Access & Open Science Disrupt the Future of Academic Publishing?
Is Elsevier corrupting Open Science in Europe?
2 - Communication with the media
Through this link you will find the most important information about one of the fundamental instruments of science communication: The press release.
This post describes the experience of a scientist who was encouraged to write her own press release—with some great tips for those in the same situation.
So here are seven guidelines to keep in mind when writing a release.
Please go to module assignments and complete the assignment 'Press release peer assessment'.
3 - Communication via online platforms: Academic sites and profiling
This is a small quiz to see how much experience you already have with the use of different social media formats and whether or not this is something that you would like to pursue. Additionally, some questions will be asked on the previous information shared through the links (intro to social media, ...).
A guide on skills and tools for discussing, interacting, presenting, writing, commenting, and finally publishing your research in the "new" scholarly communication environment.
Academics' online presence: a four-step guide to taking control of your visbility.
Ten things you need to know about ORCID right now
Comparing Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Mendeley, and ResearcherID
Facebook for the Academics
Online collaboration: Scientists and the social network
The downside to popular academic profiling services such as ResearchGate.
4 - Communication via online platforms: social media
Do you have experience with any of the following sites? Experience means you frequently use mentioned platform (monthly minimum).
Database of all social media sites for academics.
Four questions every researcher should ask himself before developing a digital strategy.
How to use social media as a rewarding and informative resource for scientists.
Tips on how to engage in social media for science communication.
7 tips to supercharge your academic LinkedIn profile
The role of Twitter in the life cycle of a scientific publication
Please go to module assignments and complete the assignment 'Social media portfolio'
5.1 - Visualizations (option 1)
Please go to module assignments and complete the assignment 'Portfolio data visualization and infographics'
Please go to module assignments and complete the assignment 'Data visualization / infographic'.
5.2 - Presentations & public speaking (option 2)
Please go to module assignments and complete the assignment 'Thesis presentation'.
Please go to module assignments and complete the assignment 'Elevator pitch'.
5.3 - Storytelling (option 3)
Science is messy, full of plot twists and competing interpretations—and the way we talk about it should reflect that truth
Have a look at theses podcasts. Aside from storytelling and video to get your science across to the main public, a recent and very popular alternative method is to start a podcast series on your scientific work.
Blog post about the way scientists are using podcasts.
Please go to module assignments and complete the assignment 'Portfolio storytelling / podcast'
Please go to module assignments and complete the assignment 'Podcast OR Storytelling'
6 - Assignments
1 - PAPER WRITING
Use this template for the assignment 'Scientific paper analysis'
2 - COMMUNICATION WITH THE MEDIA
3 - ACADEMIC ONLINE PLATFORMS
There is no assignment here, we would just like you to use these platforms for finding articles for previous and following assignments.
4 - SOCIAL MEDIA
5 - OPTIONAL CHAPTER
You will be working in the same group as you are in for the project proposal assignment. You will be making a presentation of your project proposal using the guidelines provided in this module. You will upload the presentation as a pdf file together with your project proposal in Module 1: Research Design.
5.1 - VISUALIZATION
5.2 - PRESENTATIONS & PUBLIC SPEAKING
5.3 - STORYTELLING
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