Scientific and Technical Communication

Abstract

In this chapter we tried to present some recommendations and insights, mostly based on previous experiences, how to make scientific communication better. We tried to classify and describe various types of scientific and technical communication: communicating to colleagues, to decision makers and to wider public audience. Further on, various directions for successful communication are discussed, such as, usage of “I” or “we”, active or passive... Importance of team work for research and publishing is pointed out, and some directions for successful team communication are given. We tried to provide some specific recommendations on writing letters, memos and e-mails in scientific communication. Also, some important issues on, how to make successful conference reports and presentations, are discussed. Special part of this chapter is dedicated to oral presentations: their audience and purpose, structure, question answering and deliverance. The end of this chapter is dedicated to research proposals and reports, providing some advices for making them more successful.