Presentation mainly for postdoctoral fellows. Given at research writing workshop at (US) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Subtopics include niches in science communication, career preparation, organizations, and reading. Also includes quiz "Is a science communication career for you?"

From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.

Some basics on the following: (1) literature searching, (2) avoiding plagiarism, (3) quoting and citing, (4) copyrights and patents, (5) writing style, (6) preparing a curriculum vitae, (7) asking for recommendation letters, and (8) writing for the public.