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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...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Mar 7, 20221 min read
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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...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Mar 7, 20221 min read
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How social media impacts science communication?
Social media has emerged as a boon for information dissemination in several domains, SCIENCE COMMUNICATION definitely being one of them....

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Mar 7, 20221 min read
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Why do some SCIENCE STORIES do better than others?
The most impactful science stories are those that are written keeping in mind the relevance to various aspects of the society. Why?...

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Mar 7, 20221 min read
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World of science communication
My introduction to the world of science communication resulted from the frustration of not being able to translate my lab work into a...

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Mar 7, 20221 min read
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Important tips for scientists aspiring to become science journalists
Scientists aspiring to become science journalists often find the process of interviewing their sources challenging. Years of being wary...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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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...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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3 essential elements that ensure integrity of science journalism
Science journalism - A field that involves interaction between scientists, journalists, and the public to facilitate the conveyance of...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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3 pointers that ensure reliable science communication
Credibility and scientific accuracy Fact-check content Indicate scientific basis - Link references/sources Maintain transparency -...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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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....

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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Defining the audience in science communication
Why is it important to define the audience in science communication? Appropriate reach and impact Different audience groups addressed...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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Public engagement triangle
The Public Engagement Triangle is a framework developed by Lindsey Coulborne that reflects various possible goals of public engagement...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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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...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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7 benefits of communicating science in the public domain
Improves the population’s beliefs about science Generates social acceptance of scientific facts and concepts Ensures public trust and...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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Science communication: Goals, Objectives, and Paradigms
Goals To share recent scientific findings and excitement for science with the society To increase public appreciation of science To...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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Public understanding Vs public engagement
Public understanding Traditional approach Increase public understanding of scientific research, findings, and concepts One-way discourse...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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What, Why, and How of science communication
What? Use of: Appropriate skills Media Activities Dialogue To achieve AEIOU: A - Awareness E - Enjoyment I - Interest O - Opinion-forming...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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