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Foundational Skills for Science Communication: A Preliminary Framework

August 7, 2019 | Media and Technology, Public Programs

In order to work towards greater coherence across different training approaches supporting science communication and public engagement efforts, we present a preliminary framework that outlines foundational science communication skills. This framework categorizes different skills and their component parts and includes: identifying and aligning engagement goals; adapting to communication landscape and audience; messaging; language; narrative; design; nonverbal communication; writing style; and providing space for dialogue. Through this framework and associated practical, research, and evaluative literatures, we aim to support the training community to explore more concretely opportunities that bridge research and practice and to collectively discuss core competencies in science communication and public engagement.

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    Author
    University of Michigan
  • Katherine Prater
    Author
    University of Washington
  • Emily Therese Cloyd
    Author
    American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • Laura Lindenfeld
    Author
    Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science
  • Citation

    DOI : 10.3998/2027.42/150489
    Resource Type: Research Products | Literature Review
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: General Public | Scientists
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Public Programs

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