Scientific Communication SIG tag:stc.org,2008-09-30:/sc//1 2010-06-20T21:00:39Z Movable Type 4.31-en The Exchange: Volume 17 Number 2 tag:stc.org,2010:/sc//1.55 2010-06-20T19:53:24Z 2010-06-20T21:00:39Z The latest issue of the Exchange is here with articles on creating alternative media formats for your writing, choosing great titles for technical articles, words and modern language usage, and an editorial on the difficulties of conveying scientific information to... Matthew Hunt The latest issue of the Exchange is here with articles on creating alternative media formats for your writing, choosing great titles for technical articles, words and modern language usage, and an editorial on the difficulties of conveying scientific information to an unreceptive audience.

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]]> The Exchange: Volume 17 Number 1 tag:stc.org,2010:/sc//1.51 2010-03-17T00:48:50Z 2010-06-23T09:34:53Z Geoff Hart presents the first issue of the Exchange for 2010. You'll find the usual mix of articles, including Geoff's reflections on ten years as the newsletter's editor. I'm sure that all SIG members would join me in saying thanks... Matthew Hunt Geoff Hart presents the first issue of the Exchange for 2010. You'll find the usual mix of articles, including Geoff's reflections on ten years as the newsletter's editor. I'm sure that all SIG members would join me in saying thanks for all of your hard work in making the Exchange happen, Geoff.

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]]> The Exchange: Volume 16 Number 4 tag:stc.org,2009:/sc//1.49 2009-12-17T10:44:00Z 2010-06-23T09:34:08Z Geoff Hart has completed the December 2009 issue of the Exchange. Apologies for the rushed nature of this announcement. Due to reduced internet connectivity, only the PDF version is currently online. Update: A brave new workflow for the composition of... Matthew Hunt Geoff Hart has completed the December 2009 issue of the Exchange.

Apologies for the rushed nature of this announcement. Due to reduced internet connectivity, only the PDF version is currently online.

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Apologies, once again for the delay, the latest Exchange is now available in both HTML and PDF versions.

]]> The Exchange: Volume 16 Number 3 tag:stc.org,2009:/sc//1.48 2009-09-08T09:04:49Z 2009-09-08T09:24:21Z Geoff Hart has completed the September 2009 issue of the Exchange. This issue runs from articles all the way - clearly a reflection of recent trends in publishing - to zombies. The editorial this month is a great introduction to... Matthew Hunt Geoff Hart has completed the September 2009 issue of the Exchange. This issue runs from articles all the way - clearly a reflection of recent trends in publishing - to zombies. The editorial this month is a great introduction to some of the issues surrounding the evaluation of evidence and significance in scientific research.

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]]> SIG member survey published tag:stc.org,2009:/sc//1.46 2009-08-27T00:32:26Z 2009-08-27T00:37:50Z SIG manager Kathie Gorski has recently published a survey which forms part of the ongoing rechartering effort of the SciCom SIG. All SIG members are encouraged to have their say. Here's Kathie's announcement:Greetings, fellow members of the Scientific Communication SIG.A... Matthew Hunt SIG manager Kathie Gorski has recently published a survey which forms part of the ongoing rechartering effort of the SciCom SIG. All SIG members are encouraged to have their say. Here's Kathie's announcement:

Greetings, fellow members of the Scientific Communication SIG.

A group of volunteers from the SciCom SIG invites you to take a survey to help us determine how we might make our SIG more valuable to you in your professional life. The survey asks you to evaluate current SIG services and potential additional services. It also asks a bit about you, so that we may get to know you better and serve you better.

Please take a few minutes to participate in the survey. It will be live through Tuesday, September 8.

The survey can be found at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=dwbgY0Ik2oWTn5ZnKEP7Yg_3d_3d

Thank you.

Kathie Gorski, your SIG manager
]]> The Exchange: Volume 16 Number 2 tag:stc.org,2009:/sc//1.45 2009-06-11T03:21:54Z 2009-06-11T03:27:56Z Geoff Hart has just finished the latest issue of The Exchange. Head to the usual place, to pick up your copy in HTML or PDF format. In this issue: Enhancing readability Editorial: Learning from Scientific American Book review: Reading Images:... Matthew Hunt Geoff Hart has just finished the latest issue of The Exchange. Head to the usual place, to pick up your copy in HTML or PDF format.

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]]> The Exchange: Volume 16 Number 1 tag:stc.org,2009:/sc//1.43 2009-03-07T04:05:27Z 2009-03-10T01:09:31Z Geoff Hart entertains us with the first issue of The Exchange for 2009. This includes the usual mix of articles, book reviews and some more whimsical quotes along with a little of the fun to be had on the web.... Matthew Hunt Geoff Hart entertains us with the first issue of The Exchange for 2009. This includes the usual mix of articles, book reviews and some more whimsical quotes along with a little of the fun to be had on the web. Available, as usual, in HTML and PDF. Enjoy!

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]]> AMWA chapter conference, 27-28th February tag:stc.org,2009:/sc//1.41 2009-02-01T19:29:02Z 2009-02-01T19:39:54Z Lori Alexander, a fellow member of the Scientific Communication SIG, asked me to forward this information to you. Lori is also a member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) and the Educational Coordinator for the Florida Chapter of AMWA.... Kathie Gorski Lori Alexander, a fellow member of the Scientific Communication SIG, asked me to forward this information to you. Lori is also a member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) and the Educational Coordinator for the Florida Chapter of AMWA. In her words:

I want to invite STC SciCom SIG members to our AMWA chapter conference at the end of February. Our annual conference will be held 27-28 February in Orlando, Florida, and features an outstanding program of three hour workshops, short sessions, and special lectures:

  • Workshops: Correlation and Regression Analyses, Writing Clinical Study Reports, Patient Education Materials, and Medical Terminology
  • Short Sessions: Job Hunting Tips, Is Freelancing Right for You?, Covering Medical Meetings, Handling Journal Supplements
  • Special Lectures: Plain Language and National Patient Safety Goals

For the past few years, the Florida Chapter conferences have been very successful, with outstanding faculty and great networking opportunities. Last year, we collaborated with the STC Orlando Chapter and had some STC members serve as speakers. While we didn't collaborate this year, we enjoy meeting STC members and think that networking between the two associations offers benefits to all.

For more details on the conference, visit the AMWA Florida Chapter website.

]]> New web site tag:stc.org,2008:/sc//1.40 2008-12-21T07:49:37Z 2008-12-21T20:33:15Z The holiday season seems like as good a time as any to release the first version of a new web site for the SciCom SIG. Let us know what you like or don't like about it, what it could do... Matthew Hunt The holiday season seems like as good a time as any to release the first version of a new web site for the SciCom SIG. Let us know what you like or don't like about it, what it could do with more or less of, and any other suggestions you have. Feel free to email us (addresses on the contact page) or use the comments on this announcement to start a discussion.

]]> The Exchange: Volume 15 Number 4 tag:stc.org,2008:/sc//1.38 2008-12-21T07:04:31Z 2008-12-22T21:05:00Z The final issue of the the Exchange for 2008 is now available. Thanks to Geoff Hart and all the contributors for keeping us informed and putting so much work into making an interesting newsletter for the SIG. This issue is... Matthew Hunt The final issue of the the Exchange for 2008 is now available. Thanks to Geoff Hart and all the contributors for keeping us informed and putting so much work into making an interesting newsletter for the SIG. This issue is available for download in HTML and PDF formats.

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]]> New Science Writing tag:stc.org,2008:/sc//1.37 2008-10-08T08:22:05Z 2008-12-03T01:41:22Z Some recently released books that may be of interest to SIG members: The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing, edited by Richard Dawkins. The book features writing from almost 100 scientists and science writers (including - to name just a... Matthew Hunt Some recently released books that may be of interest to SIG members:

The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing, edited by Richard Dawkins. The book features writing from almost 100 scientists and science writers (including - to name just a few - Albert Einstein, Douglas R. Hofstadter, Steven Jay Gould, and Rachel Carson), this anthology has been receiving generous reviews from the established press and the internet community.

The Best American Science Writing 2008, edited by Sylvia Nasar. This features a selection of nineteen pieces and, if you'd like to try before you buy, Harper Collins have a preview of the book available on their web site.

Do you have any other recommendations? Add them in the comments.

]]> The Exchange: Volume 15 Number 3 tag:www.stcsig.org,2008:/sc//1.1 2008-09-29T23:44:09Z 2008-12-22T21:07:35Z Geoff Hart has produced another interesting issue of the Exchange. The newsletter is available for download in HTML and PDF formats. Back issues of the Exchange are also available in the Newsletter section of this web site. The archive goes... Matthew Hunt Geoff Hart has produced another interesting issue of the Exchange. The newsletter is available for download in HTML and PDF formats.

Back issues of the Exchange are also available in the Newsletter section of this web site. The archive goes back to 2000, so there's plenty of interesting reading if you've missed any issues.

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]]> The Beauty of Science tag:www.stcsig.org,2008:/sc//1.2 2008-09-28T23:57:14Z 2008-10-01T00:20:41Z National Geographic magazine have announced the winners of their Best Science Images of 2008 competition with some beautiful and inspiring results. The images are in a variety of categories including illustration, photography, informational graphics, and interactive and noninteractive media. Among... Matthew Hunt National Geographic magazine have announced the winners of their Best Science Images of 2008 competition with some beautiful and inspiring results. The images are in a variety of categories including illustration, photography, informational graphics, and interactive and noninteractive media.

Among the honorable mentions are a modern visualization technique that provides a whole new way to look at the Bible, and an electron micrograph image of the tentacles of a squid that exposes the hidden world around us to great effect, and considerable humor.

Head on over to the National Geographic web site to see the images and the full competition results.

]]> Got announcements? tag:stc.org,2008:/sc//1.36 2008-06-30T20:55:08Z 2008-10-02T20:57:57Z Here at the newsletter, we’re always eager to include information submitted by our readers. So if you’ve got anything to announce, something to brag about, or something you think other readers might be interested in, please send it along. We’ll... Geoff Hart Here at the newsletter, we’re always eager to include information submitted by our readers. So if you’ve got anything to announce, something to brag about, or something you think other readers might be interested in, please send it along. We’ll be happy to find space for you.

You can find the address to send it to on the contact us page.

]]> The Exchange: Volume 15, Number 2 tag:stc.org,2008:/sc//1.34 2008-06-30T15:31:16Z 2008-12-22T21:10:38Z Geoff Hart has completed the second of this year's four issues of the exchange, including his own reflections on the annual conference. Grab a copy now in HTML or PDF format. In this issue: Web site quality—beyond usability testing, Diane... Matthew Hunt Geoff Hart has completed the second of this year's four issues of the exchange, including his own reflections on the annual conference. Grab a copy now in HTML or PDF format.

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