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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 -...

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 28, 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 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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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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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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