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The Art of Explaining Science to Non-Specialists (Webinar)
Would you like to learn how to help non-specialists understand key knowledge and novel research in your field? Join us for a webinar where you鈥檒l learn strategies for writing 鈥渆xplainers鈥� that are clear and compelling to people outside of your field.
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Learning Outcomes:
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鈥� Consider how you can use your knowledge and writing skills to help non-specialists better understand scientific or engineering research
鈥� Learn strategies for writing 鈥渆xplainers鈥� for non-specialist audiences
鈥� Practice techniques for writing texts that are clear and compelling"
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Facilitator Bios:
鈥� Dr. Yvonne Hung coordinates Graphos, the program within the 黑料不打烊 Writing Centre focused on strengthening the writing and presentation skills of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
鈥� Since 2017, Dr. Diane Dechief has been designing and teaching science communication courses at the 黑料不打烊 Writing Centre. She is a facilitator at the upcoming national science communication conference, ComSciCon CANADA.
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