Resources section 1.
Coming soon.
Resources section 2.
Coming soon.
A variety of resources for scientific communication...
December 30, 2007 : As always, we are continually open to suggestions as to what you would like to see in this site. Any input is most welcome and should be directed to our new SIG Manager, Kathie Gorski at kgorski@execpc.com, or our webmaster, C Joel Koeppen at cjoelk@earthlink.net. For submitting articles to The Exchange, please contact Geoffrey Hart at ghart@videotron.ca. You can help fill this site with resources valuable to you! Check out the new links--many of the resources proposed are in need of contributors. If you would like to help build the resources of the SciCom SIG please contact the people listed above, or the appropriate project leaders listed with each resource below, or those listed on the Activities page.
Online resources
This page is currently under construction. Several online resources are available below, or are currently in development and will soon be included here. Resources are accessible as links from the page you are now on. Additional links to specific resources may also be found throughout the SciComSIG web site and in the top and side navigation bars. If you have a resource you'd like to submit for inclusion on this page, please contact us (see the links above, or the Contact Us page ).
Current List of Online Resources:
- E-mail discussion groups of interest to scientific communicators
- Potential online job-hunt resources
E-mail discussion groups of interest to
scientific communicators
Sign up for our SIG's e-mail discussion group
The scientific communication special interest group (SIG) runs an e-mail discussion group that serves as an interactive extension of the Exchange, the newsletter published for the SIG’s members. Like the newsletter, the mailing list is intended specifically for the benefit of STC members who are interested in scientific communication. If you’ve got a question about scientific communication, whether the nitty gritty of editing a journal manuscript or how to find (and keep) a job in scientific communication, drop us a line and we’ll see if we can’t come up with an answer, or at least point you to someone or some place that might have an answer.
Of course, to do that you'll have to sign up first: Take me to the signup page!
Other relevant communities
An unusually friendly community of more than 1500 professional editors from around the world, always willing to answer even the most obscure question related to editing.
A community of more than 5000 technical writers from around the world, representing a tremendous source of knowledge on all aspects of technical communication (tools, strategies, employment). Also, a growing collection of free online articles on a wide range of issues related to technical communication.
Potential online job-hunt resources
Council of Science Editors job bank
The Council of Science Editors, formerly know as the Council of Biology Editors, has an online job bank that could prove helpful if you're looking for work. Take me to the job bank!
New Scientist's careers page
New Scientist, the U.K.'s equivalent of Scientific American, offers a large online career resource. Although mainly destined for researchers, you may occasionally find a communication-related posting, and it's worth noting that anyone who is hiring researchers may be in need of skilled communicators too. Take me the Careers page!
Science Magazine's careers page
Science Magazine, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, offers a large online career resource. Although mainly destined for researchers, you may occasionally find a communication-related posting, and it's worth noting that anyone who is hiring researchers may be in need of skilled communicators too. Take me the Careers page.
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In the Current Issue of The Exchange--This latest issue of The Exchange continues the trend of rewarding the reader with thought-provoking articles on subjects particularly relevant to the challenges met when pushing the envelope of communication (and thought) that technology demands of us. Included in this issue are insights and offerings on: utilizing appropriate communication genres to manage developmental change; scientific objectivity and our assumptions; a review of a book on technical writing for engineers and scientists; a review of a book covering an historical perspective of technical drawing; and some great parting thoughts.... |
Case Study Collection ProjectAn idea has been proposed to create a collection of Case Studies--experiences in the work of scientific communicators. These would be categorized and made available as an online reference. Please send us your stories and examples of challenges faced, lessons learned, and methods devised in your applied scientific communications. A potentially valuable resource will result when enough of these stories accumulate over time. Submit as often, and as many, as you like. You will be recognized. |
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Back Issues of The Exchange Are Here Do not forget to peruse the back issues of The Exchange. The entire collection amounts to a treasure trove of useful information to refer back to. Issues are available in both .html and .pdf formats. Soon, a handy index will accompany the collection. Additionally, a nice feature will be to make all content on this site--including the newsletters--conveniently searchable. |
Book Review ListThere are many reference works out there detailing techniques of grammatical style, the implementation of graphical elements, layout and design, the coordination of electronic and paper documentation, how to handle data, etc.... However, it is not always easy to pick the right book off the shelf. Some books are quite specialized, others handle a topic particularly well (or, not so well). It would be a benefit to have reviews available here for our edification. Please send in your reviews of the books on your shelves! |
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This Weeks Reference Sheet Each week a handy reference sheet will be featured on this site. Reference sheets will be simply designed, printable, handy sources of information on a variety of subjects. They will include notes, charts, settings, lists, and other concise reference material which help create a more efficient work flow. Please send in your handy reference sheets. These will be continuously developed and improved upon. |
Bulletin BoardA section of the web site will be devoted to posting announcements. Meeting times, project openings, resources wanted, resources available, equipment and material availability, data and information availability, classes, seminars, product announcements, acknowledgements, open house (lab/studio) events, or just your thought of the day. Some of these items will be found in other areas of the web site as well. |
