Science is for everyone
Scientific writing is the most popular avenue of scientific communication, yet access to scientific journals is incredibly expensive without University access. Consequentially, knowledge of recent scientific advancements is often contained within academia. However, much of recent scientific advancements are publicly funded and conducted with the goal of advancing health, environmental, and societal outcomes for all. Thus, there is an incredible need for accessible science communication. We hope that Bare Bones STEM serves as a resource to connect the broader Atlanta community with research efforts at Emory. Additionally, we hope that our work inspires fellow scientists to invest in their scientific communication skills! Below we have some of our favorite resources for scientists to improve their writing. Additionally, we’ve linked some of our favorite other free science writing platforms for you to enjoy!
Science Writing Tool Kit
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Scientific text is often full of field-specific jargon. However, as scientists who are well aquainted with our fields, it’s often hard to discern what is, and what isn’t, jargon. Attached is a fantastic resource to help scientists explain scientific concepts clearly, free of jargon.
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Interviewing a PI, post doc, or grad student but don’t know where to start? Attached is a fantastic compilation of questions to get you started, created by our friends at the Carolina Scientific Magazine!
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Storytelling is key to science writing. It’s what makes our articles exciting and engaging to readers! However, storytelling requires a strong narrative structure and a splash of creative writing, which isn’t traditionally a key part of scientific training. Attached are resources that helps train scientists to turn scientific projects into compelling stories, hooking readers in. This resource also features key examples of successful scientific storytelling!