A few of our favorites

The Craft of Scientific Writing

Kathryn’s favorite book on technical writing is Michael Alley’s, The Craft of Scientific Writing. The book is tailored toward engineers and scientists, and is an excellent resource to help you get through your next technical document. Check out the book on Amazon

Another great resource on technical writing is Michael Alley’s website, www.craftofscientificwriting.com.  His site offers short video clips on a variety of technical writing tips, techniques, and refreshers. 

SPIE SHORT - Can you improve your technical writing?

Read Kathryn’s quick tips for improved technical writing, published in a newsletter from SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.

Present Your Science

Technical communication comes in two flavors--written and oral. For techniques on improving your oral communication skills, visit www.presentyourscience.com. Melissa Marshall, founder of Present Your Science, offers transformational workshops on achieving excellence in technical presentations. Her TED talk has been viewed over 2.5 million times.

Christine Haas Consulting

Communication specialist Christine Haas offers exceptional training for your next scientific presentation. In her workshops, she teaches you to create an action plan, craft a convincing narrative, and communicate with confidence.  Visit her website at www.christinehaasconsulting.com.