Learn how to craft an effective plain-language abstract to amplify your scientific research in this 47-minute webinar. Discover techniques for identifying your target audience, reducing jargon, and highlighting key findings. Explore different audience types, including the non-scientific public and journalists, and understand how to tailor your message accordingly. Gain insights on avoiding ambiguous terminology, clearly explaining your study's purpose and results, and emphasizing the significance of your research. Practice writing and testing your abstract, and explore additional resources for science communication, including social media and podcasts. Acquire valuable skills for creating impactful figures for posters and ensuring your research receives proper coverage in scientific journals.
Crafting Plain-Language Abstracts for Effective Science Communication
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
What is Sharing Science
Think about your audience
Types of audiences
Poll
Nonscience public
Journalists
Avoid jargon
Words with multiple meanings
What is the study about
What did you find in your research
Why does your research matter
Testing your abstract
Writing a plainlanguage summary
Examples
Online Resources
Social Media
Podcast
Questions
More information
Creating figures for posters
Is full citations integral to research
How to make sure your science gets covered by journals
Taught by
AGU
