Risk and uncertainty is inherent in most research projects. Much of the information generated by research is not absolute and may change as new information emerges.
This can make it difficult for researchers to communicate with people other than their … Read more
By using direct quotes, you can bring a story alive.
Before you start writing the story, look at the quotes you’ve got from your sources and ask yourself the following questions:
… Read morePlain English is clear, straightforward expression, using only as many words as are necessary. It is language that avoids obscurity, inflated vocabulary and convoluted sentence construction. It is not baby talk, nor is it a simplified
An electronic newsletter, or e‑newsletter, can be an effective way to communicate what your organisation is doing and keep people who are interested in your work informed.
You can also use it as a marketing tool, giving useful information to … Read more
It is well known that it is harder to edit your own writing than the writing of others.
The best way to edit your writing of course is to use a professional editor. If your budget won’t stretch to that, … Read more
You can use a quote to grab your audience’s attention right at the start of your presentation.
Walk confidently to the lectern, place your notes down, look up and engage the audience with your eyes and a … Read more
There are only 2 reasons to use visual aids:
Resist the temptation to produce an endless series of dot-point slides with the odd graphic thrown in.
If science events are to compete with other events available to the public as a night out, they need to be entertaining as well as informative.
Scientists may not be willing or confident enough to share their often-keen sense of … Read more
Presenting technical concepts to a small audience of your peers can be as nerve‑wracking as presenting to a large group of lay people.
These tips for will help you to present with confidence and deliver with style to any audience.… Read more
Have you ever left a meeting worried that it was not really as productive as you had hoped?
Perhaps some of the quieter people had insightful things to say, but they never said them?
Maybe decisions seemed to be unanimous, … Read more