Welcome to Joshua Deerain's "Communicating in Science" webpage
This is an online resource developed through the "Communicating in Science" course at the University of Queensland. On this site you will find a range of information, templates and examples relating to effective communication.
This is an online resource developed through the "Communicating in Science" course at the University of Queensland. On this site you will find a range of information, templates and examples relating to effective communication.
Important Audiences of Science Communication
The major communication interactions are illustrated here. For effective communication the first and most important step involves defining the:
- Audience
- Purpose
- Method
Communication in the workplaceGood communication has been recognised as an important skill, essential to all workplaces in science.
3 job adds for positions in science were selected from the seek website are available here. In each the employer specifically refers to skills in communication as a requirement. |
Scientist, Transplantation and Immunogenetics
Australian Red Cross Blood Service Research Assistant (Microbiology)
Monash University Research Assistant or Research Officer - Lung Inflammation & Infection
Queensland Institute of Medical Research |
Writing for an online audience reference
The document below by Helen Williams was produced as a resource for a workshop she conducted titled 'Writing for an Online Audience'.
I have incorporated a number of the principles outlined by Helen Williams to ensure effective communication of my website. 3 examples are:
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Williams, Helen. "Writing for an Online Audience." edited by CCMS - Centre for Career Management Skills: University of Reading, 2010.
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