Science Communication

From technical writing and delivering information graphically to explaining the impact of scientific phenomena on society, science communication helps to connect complex topics to the general public. Explore key works on science communication selected by RCL editors. Resources for College Libraries (RCL) features 90,000+ core titles for academic libraries, curated by Choice/ACRL subject specialists and available at rclweb.net.

Updated March 13, 2026
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Designing science presentations : a visual guide to figures, papers, slides, posters, and more
Carter, Matt
Ebook
Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More, Second Edition, guides scientists of any discipline in the design of compelling science communication. Most scientists never receive formal training in the design, delivery and evaluation of...
The scientist's guide to writing : how to write more easily and effectively throughout your scientific career
Heard, Stephen B.
Paper Book
A concise and accessible primer on the scientific writer's craft The ability to write clearly is critical to any scientific career. The Scientist's Guide to Writing provides practical advice to help scientists become more effective writers so that their ideas have the...
Scientific writing : thinking in words
Lindsay, D. R.
Paper Book
Telling people about research is just as important as doing it. But many researchers, who, in all other respects, are competent scientists, are afraid of writing. They are wary of the unwritten rules, the unspoken dogma and the inexplicably complex style, all of which seem to pervade conventional...
Technical communication
Markel, Michael H.
Paper Book
The best-selling tech comm book on the market, "Technical Communicaton" offers comprehensive and accessible advice on planning, designing, and drafting documents for a broad range of situations and applications. For eight editions, it has been known for its thorough coverage, student-friendly tone,...
Am I making myself clear? a scientist's guide to talking to the public
Dean, Cornelia.
Paper Book
What we don't know can hurt us--and does so every day. Climate change, health care policy, weapons of mass destruction, an aging infrastructure, stem cell research, endangered species, space exploration--all affect our lives as citizens and human beings in practical and profound ways. But unless...
Communicating science : professional, popular, literary
Russell, Nicholas J.
Ebook

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