Science Writing

Dr. Vinny
Negi

From Conceptualization to Publication: Navigating the Process of Research Article Writing and Publication

The journey of a research article is like a Lego game - completing one objective at a time (research question) to connect to other existing pieces (knowledgebase), thus progressing the field or completing the Lego. The purpose of a research article is to answer a critical question in the field rigor...


Caroline
Wallace

Navigating Constructive Criticism: A Guide for Science Writers

Criticism is an inherent part of working in the science field, especially for those of us who have trained or worked in research laboratories. Similarly, science writers often find their work under scrutiny, making it essential to learn how to respond to criticism with professionalism and adaptabili...


Caroline
Wallace

The ABCs of Making Science Writing Accessible to a Wide Audience

As a biologist, you possess a wealth of knowledge about complex biological concepts. However, communicating these ideas and discoveries to a general audience can be challenging. Striking the right balance between accuracy and accessibility ensures your message reaches a broader audience. Science ...


Christopher
Matsko

An Interest in Writing

First and foremost, a passion for writing and a strong interest in medicine are essential. Medical writers must have a deep understanding of scientific and medical terminology, as well as the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely. They must also be highly organized and detail-or...


Clement
Weinberger

Fifty ways to leave your lover

This doesn’t sound much like the title of a career path blog, does it? You most likely know it as the title of a song by Paul Simon, but while it may resonate with a lot of people, what specific relevance could it have to science PhDs and postdocs? Well, it does make sense if your first love...


Charlotte
Mitchell

Choosing your career carefully

Believe it or not, but being a scientist leaves you with quite a few career choices in both science-related and unrelated fields. You do want to choose carefully, because moving back into a field that you previously left definitely has some challenges. However, in some cases, it can work to your ...


Kia
Walcott

A Day in the Life of a Medical Writer

Before I begin, let me say that there are several types of medical/science writing roles, and the projects one works on within each role, can vary. I work for a healthcare communications agency on the commercial side of an oncology product. Projects I work on can be physician-or patient-facing, f...


Sandlin
Seguin

What goes in a writing portfolio?

Chances are good that if you have considered moving into a communication heavy career, someone has at some point suggested you keep a writing portfolio. If you are like me, you nodded sagely and left confused. What is a writing portfolio? And what do I put in mine, if I am working as a scientist?


Clement
Weinberger

Hello again (back after some time away from blogging)

My name is Clement Weinberger, and I am a freelance medical writer. I retired as Director of Medical Communications in the Medical Affairs Department of a biopharma company about 6 years ago, and started a freelance business.  Of course, my professional life didn't start there. In this, and in ...


Clement
Weinberger

The future may be more in the benefits (Discussion) than the features (Methods/Results)

PhD students, and a majority of PhDs in science, spend many hours at the bench doing research designed to obtain results that will either confirm or reject a hypothesis. They write, defend and revise a thesis. Along the way, and as soon and as often as possible afterward, they publish the resul...