Sometimes, actually being “the expert” can have some unpleasant limits because of our audiences’ prejudices and expectations. This module will help you identify those to overcome them, and share tips so you can be seen as an expert and recognised scientist in your field while building public trust.
Are you keen to improve your science communication?
Here are 12 principles to help you:
(Olesk, Horizon 2020 project QUEST, 2020)
How to answer questions that are outside your expertise:
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Practical ways for scientists or research institutions
to share knowledge with decision makers:
(Cvitanovic and Shellock, Nature Index, 2021)
How to tackle misinformation about science: (Kaiser, ALLEA, 2021)
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A Field of Expertise, the Organization, or Science Itself?
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Houtman, D., Vijlbrief, B., & Riedijk, S. (2021).
Experts in science communication.
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Suldovsky, B., McGreavy, B., & Lindenfeld, L. (2017). Science Communication and Stakeholder Expertise: Insights from Sustainability Science. Environmental Communication, 11(5), 587–592.
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