Bulletin Board
Subject: Writing About Research for Impact & Influence (ONLINE)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Effective science communication has long held the power to reshape our world by driving changes in policy and public opinion. As society struggles with an ongoing pandemic, anthropogenic climate change, and dwindling biodiversity, there is an acute need for scientist–communicators who can effectively convey the spectacular power of research to address these obstacles. In this course, early-career researchers will learn skills for high-impact, immediate engagement with readers, including decision-makers, colleagues, and members of the lay public. Unlike traditional writing courses, this course is focused on capturing audience attention in concrete ways that compel action, using common professional formats such as op-eds, memoranda, press releases, one-pagers, and blog entries. The workshop-driven program also includes instruction on publishing mechanics, covering topics such as pitching your work to editors, establishing an online presence, and achieving proficiency with graphic design fundamentals.
PREREQUISITES: None
FORMAT: Learn at your own pace over 6 weeks by watching prerecorded lectures, each of which has an associated short writing assignment. Students will meet live every Wednesday from 11am - 12:20pm EST, for a small-group workshop in which they will share and critique each other's work.
INSTRUCTOR: James M. Verdier, Senior Editor, BioScience, American Institute of Biological Sciences
DATES: March 14 - April 22, 2022
COST: Early bird fee (ends Feb 13): $550 professional / $450 student
LEARN MORE/REGISTER HERE: https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/writingforimpact-2021-2022
Center for Wildlife Studies <info@centerforwildlifestudies.org>
Tuesday, November 16, 2021