What is Science Writing? Introduction to Science Writing
Every scientist is a writer. Writing and scientific communication are at the heart of the scientific process. This video explains what science writing is and introduces you to the most common types.
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What is science writing? Any written or scripted work that communicates scientific concepts. I define "science" as broadly as possible. Anything from Astronomy to Zoology!
Scientific writing is not that different from other writing in most respects. Every writer worth reading tries to be entertaining, persuasive, or informative. Science writing is defined by the challenge of adapting technical concepts into engaging content. Anyone facing that problem should study scientific writing, even if they don't identify as a "scientific writer."
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to What is Science Writing?
00:30 - What is Science Writing? Definition
01:50 - Types of Science Writing
02:04 - Academic Science Writing
04:32 - Non-Academic Science Writing
06:56 - How to Become a Science Writer
08:13 - Learning Science Writing
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Writing and Marketing for Scientists
People working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are not taught writing or communication. These “soft” skills are essential for sharing your research and advancing in your career. This channel provides resources for people in STEM to sharpen their writing and marketing skills to help communicate their science and be successful.
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I live in Ontario, Canada with my son and wife. I have a Master’s degrees in Chemistry and in Chemical Engineering. I spend most of my time drinking coffee and creating content. I work at ACD/Labs as a Marketing Communications Specialist. My job involves creating content such as blogs, case studies, podcasts, and videos. My focus is promoting Luminata, a CMC decision support tool. I’ve been freelance writing and blogging for about 6 years.
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