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A New Language For Science
Wooing our Future Science Communicators – an Instructor’s Journey (Part 1)
How Do You Get That Writing Done?
Lift-Off for JEMI+ — an International Undergraduate Journal
10 Top Tips for Getting Into Science Communication
Lighting the bulb – inspiring the next generation of scientists
Why — and how — students should be encouraged to ask for help with their writing
A big classroom is no barrier to teaching science writing — lessons from the front lines
AUDIO: Why adding writing assignments to science classes needn't be a headache
Are you an expert in that?
10 tips for the 10-minute conference presentation
Choosing and Using Sample Texts
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Using Sample Texts to Teach Genre-Specific Writing
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Practical Considerations when Choosing Appropriate Sample Texts
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