How to Write like Science Communicators

In this workshop, we'll explore how to write like science communicators by developing creative hooks and analogies, and using engaging language. Astrid will focus on narrative structure and explore several storytelling templates. The workshop features multiple writing exercises, and after three hours, you’ll have a draft of your first SHARP blog article. To get the most from (peer) feedback, we recommend attending the workshop in person.

The workshop has a maximum capacity of 30 participants. Members of the Science Communication Working Group will be given priority when places are allocated. If we receive more registrations than places are available, we will get in touch.

For planning purposes, please register via the following link to our workshop and indicate whether you intend to participate in person or online: 
https://terminplaner.dfn.de/public/surveys/aa6c825c-db01-4aeb-a455-e1d47bbc6743

If you are unable to attend after registering, please cancel your registration so that your place can be offered to someone else.

We look forward to welcoming you to these events.

Preliminary workshop program

Part 1: BUILDING YOUR SCICOMM TOOLBOX: STORYTELLING

We’ll look at different storytelling templates and tools and, through short exercises, apply them.

Part 2: WRITING

You all master academic writing, but writing for other audiences requires different skills. We’ll dive into language use and how to structure your blog post.

Part 3: VISUALS

We’ll select visuals for your draft story and look at the different requirements for a website compared to a LinkedIn post.

Part 4: PEER FEEDBACK

Peers can always help you improve your texts: where does their mind wander off, was their anything unclear? In this workshop you’ll benefit from the feedback and creativity of your peers.

About Astrid

Astrid van Kimmenade is an experienced science communicator who, over the last few years, has led the public engagement strategy and activities of the Cluster of Excellence SyNergy (LMU/TUM) and TRR266 Accounting for Transparency (Paderborn University, Mannheim University & HU Berlin). She earned a master’s degree in History and Philosophy of Science and further specialized with a course in science journalism. She enjoys expanding her skills and communication toolbox and, in recent years, has added data visualization, graphic design, sketchnoting, and photography.

Meeting-ID: 635 4429 2060
Code: 414901

https://lmu-munich.zoom-x.de/j/63544292060?pwd=VMUCEmF3mabf5bE32osYaiZ9RSvzXP.1