Many people know something about communication – it is after all an innate human ability – but a full comprehension of how to do science communication effectively is not acquired easily. This Guide touches upon all aspects of science communication, revealing a tightly interwoven fabric of issues: product types, target groups, written communication, visual communication, validation processes, practices of efficient workflow, distribution, promotion, advertising and much more. New science communicators will find this Guide both helpful and inspirational.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Setting the scene.- Science Communication.- The Communication Process.- The Communication Office.- The production.- Overview Of The Production Chain.- Target Groups.- Product Types.- Written Communication.- Press Releases.- Production Of Printed Products.- Visual Communication.- Technical Set-Up.- Distribution.- Evaluation and Archiving.- Selected topics.- Making Websites.- Video Production.- Crisis Communication.- Guidelines for Scientists and Communicators.- How to Host a Press Conference.- Overcoming National Barriers.- Going Commercial.- Credibility in Science Communication.- The Hubble Space Telescope — A Public Outreach Case Study.- Community Initiatives.- Finishing off.- Summary.