Communication Exercise: Communicating effectively without specialist language

Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee; Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University

Communication Exercise: Communicating effectively without specialist language

Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee, Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University

Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science

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Abstract

This exercise demonstrates how individuals need to consider using understandable non specialist terminology to aid understanding in communicating science. It also highlights how some commonly used terms and words may be misinterpreted by individuals depending on their context of understanding (e.g. protein or fatigue).

It is thought that use of technical terminology can impair people’s ability to comprehend and process information being presented.

You can do this exercise in pairs and so it can be used for larger or smaller groups. The estimated time taken for the exercise is 15 – 20 minutes including a debrief.

Original language	English
Pages	1-5
Number of pages	5
Publication status	Published - 30 May 2022
Event	European Association for Forensic Science Conference (EAFS22) - Stockholm, Sweden Duration: 30 May 2022 → 3 Jun 2022 Conference number: 9th https://www.eafs2022.eu/

Conference

Conference	European Association for Forensic Science Conference (EAFS22)
Country/Territory	Sweden
City	Stockholm
Period	30/05/22 → 3/06/22
Internet address	https://www.eafs2022.eu/

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Communication Exercise: Accepting an Offer to Build Communication
Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee & Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, 30 May 2022, p. 1-3. 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

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Communication Exercise: Finding Commonality with Multiple Audiences
Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee & Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, 30 May 2022, p. 1-5. 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

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Communication Exercise: Focusing on the Audience to Communicate
Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee & Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, 30 May 2022, p. 1-5. 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

Open Access
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Communication Exercise: Communicating effectively without specialist language. / Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee; Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University.
2022. 1-5 Paper presented at European Association for Forensic Science Conference (EAFS22), Stockholm, Sweden.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

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Communication Exercise: Communicating effectively without specialist language

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Communication Exercise: Accepting an Offer to Build Communication

Communication Exercise: Finding Commonality with Multiple Audiences

Communication Exercise: Focusing on the Audience to Communicate

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