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Pialy Ghanekar
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Verbs Vs Nouns in science writing
Verbs are 'spunky', while nouns are 'clunky' Quoted from 'Writing in the sciences' (Coursera) by Kristin Sainani Implication in writing -...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Mar 7, 20221 min read
14 warning signs in solicitation emails to beware of
You receive an email...its one soliciting a scientific article or one inviting you to submit an abstract for an upcoming conference! This...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Mar 7, 20221 min read
3 stages of writing
Pre-writing Thinking phase No structure or logical flow Creative state of writing required Focus on message No grammar or writing...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Professional and personal acknowledgement
Whether you are writing your thesis/ dissertation or a book, the 'acknowledgements' section always poses a dilemma. How to write a good...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Mar 7, 20221 min read
WHY do science stories often lack relatability? - Pitfalls of assumption in science writing!
Science writers spend a lot of time interacting with researchers and people from the mainstream academia. Science is based on logic and a...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Science writing Vs Science journalism
Science writing is about explaining complex ideas that nobody wants to keep secret; science journalism is about explaining things that...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Mar 7, 20221 min read
What is the indexing status of a journal?
Journals include their publication in multiple databases so that they are accessible to a wider audience. This is INDEXING. Indexing...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 28, 20221 min read
THAT Vs WHO—Deceivingly obvious, yet often misused!
It's very simple...really! THAT - when referring to things WHO - when referring to people e.g. An effective vaccine would be one 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Role of a 'sounding board' for an aspiring science communicator
A rule of thumb to follow if you aspire to be a science communicator or you are a researcher who wants to communicate research to the lay...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
3 pointers that ensure reliable science communication
Credibility and scientific accuracy Fact-check content Indicate scientific basis - Link references/sources Maintain transparency -...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Role of social media in science communication
Social media has emerged as a boon for information dissemination in several domains, and science communication is definitely one of them....
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Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Public engagement triangle
The Public Engagement Triangle is a framework developed by Lindsey Coulborne that reflects various possible goals of public engagement...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
3 unique points that make researchers good science communicators
Researchers are trained to: Ask and answer research questions Produce evidence based research, concepts, and findings Clearly state...
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Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 18, 20221 min read
Public understanding Vs public engagement
Public understanding Traditional approach Increase public understanding of scientific research, findings, and concepts One-way discourse...
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