Science Writer Academy I. What Is Science Writing? A Guide for Researchers Considering a Career Change
On-demand
Dr Laura Grassie
Laura received her PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Dundee before moving into the world of scientific publishing. She has previously worked as an Assistant Editor for the journal Genome Biology and has held various other roles in scientific publishing. Her contributions to Bitesize Bio began during her PhD when she started writing articles. She’s now a Managing Editor at Bitesize Bio, where she has the pleasure of interacting with science writers at all levels, from those just beginning their careers to writers who are now well established.
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Are you looking for a career change? Wondering what sideways steps you can take from a career in science research? Perhaps you’ve considered science writing or communication as a career but have no idea where to get started. That’s where the Science Writer Academy @ Bitesize Bio steps in.
In this workshop, we take a look at the various types of science writing, from the highly technical careers such as medical writing to the more relaxed blog and journalistic styles, so you can find out what fits best for you.
We’ll walk you through how to get your foot in the door, discuss where to look for jobs, help you decide if further training is necessary (and show you where to get it), and cover how to create a portfolio.
So, whether you’re actively planning your steps out of research or you’re just curious about your career options, this workshop has something for you.
Our Science Writer Academy provides tips and expertise from our Editorial Team and experienced science writers to make your writing clear, consistent, correct, and engaging.
- Science Writer Academy I. What Is Science Writing? A Guide for Researchers Considering a Career Change
- Science Writer Academy II. Consistent, Error-Free Writing: Tips and Tricks for Time-starved Scientists
- Science Writer Academy III. Writing for the Web
- Science Writer Academy IV. How To Critically Analyze A Research Paper
- Science Writer Academy V. Top Tips for Writing a Research Poster
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