ABSTRACT

This edited volume reports on the growing body of research in science communication training, and identifies best practices for communication training programs around the world.

Theory and Best Practices in Science Communication Training provides a critical overview of the emerging field of by analyzing the role of communication training in supporting scientists’ communication and engagement goals, including scientists’ motivations to engage in training, the design of training programs, methods for evaluation, and frameworks to support the role of communication training in helping scientists reach their communication and engagement goals. This volume reflects the growth of the field and provides direction for developing future researcher-practitioner collaborations.   

With contributions from researchers and practitioners from around the world, this book will be of great interest to students, scholars and, professionals within this emerging field. 

chapter |6 pages

Introduction

part II|2 pages

Science communication training design and assessment

chapter 6|14 pages

The challenges of writing science

Tools for teaching and assessing written science communication

chapter 8|17 pages

Evaluating science communication training

Going beyond self-reports

part III|2 pages

Future directions for science communication training

chapter 9|13 pages

Abandoning the runaway train

Slowing down to draw on lessons learned from health communication training

chapter 10|12 pages

A Metro for science communication

Building effective infrastructure to support scientists’ public engagement