They say fences make for better neighbors. But the opposite is true with communications: You want as few barriers between you and your audience as possible. One of the most common roadblocks in science communication is jargon. A 2017 paper highlights this trend, and says scientists are even using more jargon when communicating amongst themselves!Continue reading “Clean out your “jargon” closet!”
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What are your jargon pet peeves?
My next post will be about jargon and why scientists shouldn’t use it (or very little) when communicating to the general public. I’m collecting pet peeve jargon words from other scientists to add to the “substitute with” list. Leave a note in the comments, thanks!
Why “Relatable” Science?
Science and technology are fast-moving fields. Keeping up is tough for scientists. Two recent studies1,2 have shown now that the readability of scientific papers has become harder. And there is a direct effect on the number of citations a paper receives. So, the impact of poor communications is starting to hit scientists in their careers.Continue reading “Why “Relatable” Science?”
Relatable Science 