The ability to convey scientific data and research findings accurately and persuasively to diverse audiences. Covers academic presentations, paper writing, and lay communication.
The competency to structure and deliver scientific content—research data, clinical results, technical information—tailored to specific purposes and audiences. Spans journal papers, conference talks, poster sessions, lay summaries, and regulatory documents. The core challenge is maintaining accuracy while making key messages clear.
Understands the standard structure of scientific papers (Introduction-Methods-Results-Discussion), reads basic statistical terms and graphs. Begins practicing summarizing research findings in own words, organizing information with guidance from mentors or guides.
Defines a three-layer competency model (worldview, professional attitudes, practical knowledge) for science communication, providing academic grounding for level boundary design.
Published by the U.S. National Academies, presents five goals and an effectiveness evaluation framework for science communication, serving as the authoritative reference for the field.
Presents a 200-level (foundational) to 400-level (mastery) scaffolded curriculum for building science communication competencies through assignment design and rubrics, providing pedagogical grounding for checklist difficulty progression.
Defines five cognitive stages of skill acquisition, providing the theoretical foundation for proficiency progression from scientific information literacy (L1-L2) to paradigm innovation (L6-L7).
