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Handbook for Science Public Information Officers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
W. Matthew Shipman
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Description for Handbook for Science Public Information Officers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
Paperback. Series: Chicago Guides to Writing & Editing. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: GL; GTC; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 208.
Whether sharing a spectacular shot from a deep-space probe, announcing a development in genetic engineering, or crafting an easy-to-reference list of cancer risk factors, science public information officers, or PIOs, serve as scientific liaisons, connecting academic, nonprofit, government, and other research organizations with the public. And as traditional media outlets cut back on their science coverage, PIOs are becoming a vital source for science news. W. Matthew Shipman's Handbook for Science Public Information Officers covers all aspects of communication strategy and tactics for members of this growing specialty. It includes how to pitch a story, how to train researchers to navigate interviews, how to use social media effectively, and how to respond to a crisis. The handbook offers a wealth of practical advice while teaching science PIOs how to think critically about what they do and how they do it, so that they will be prepared to take advantage of any situation, rather than being overwhelmed by it. For all science communicators-whether they're starting their careers, crossing over from journalism or the research community, or professional communicators looking to hone their PIO skills-Shipman's Handbook for Science Public Information Officers will become their go-to reference.
Product Details
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Chicago Guides to Writing & Editing
Condition
New
Weight
208g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226179469
SKU
V9780226179469
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About W. Matthew Shipman
W. Matthew Shipman is a public information officer at North Carolina State University.
Reviews for Handbook for Science Public Information Officers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
Matt Shipman has long been a thought leader among PIOs, and now we have a book that demonstrates why. Being a PIO can be a tough job, as it often means pleasing a number of masters at once. Shipman deftly guides readers through the minefields, unafraid to recommend the more difficult path if it's more ethical and likely to be effective. His specific advice on subjects from crisis communications to social media, and everything in between, makes this a book I hope all PIOs and public relations students will read.
Ivan Oransky, faculty at New York University and vice president and global editorial director of MedPage Today Shipman has produced a much-needed resource for communications officers. Although intended for science communications, many of the strategies he describes, and much of the advice he imparts, would be valuable to any communications professional. It's an engaging, accessibly written work that could easily become a standard reference guide in the field, as well as a teaching tool for students in communications studies. I would, without hesitation, recommend that any communications professional read this book.
Tom Breen, deputy spokesperson at University of Connecticut Shipman's Handbook for Science Public Information Officers is so smart and so insightful about communicating science that it would be a useful guide for anyone who cares about illuminating research and improving science literacy. It's also so good at exploring the challenges and opportunities from a public information standpoint that it should be essential reading for anyone in the business.
Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook and guest editor of Best American Science and Nature Writing 2014 Shipman has produced a much-needed resource for communications officers. Although intended for science communications, many of the strategies he describes, and much of the advice he imparts, would be valuable to any communications professional. It s an engaging, accessibly written work that could easily become a standard reference guide in the field, as well as a teaching tool for students in communications studies. I would, without hesitation, recommend that any communications professional read this book.
Tom Breen, deputy spokesperson at University of Connecticut Shipman s Handbook for Science Public Information Officers is so smart and so insightful about communicating science that it would be a useful guide for anyone who cares about illuminating research and improving science literacy. It s also so good at exploring the challenges and opportunities from a public information standpoint that it should be essential reading for anyone in the business.
Deborah Blum, director, Knight Science Journalism at MIT Shipman's Handbook for Science Public Information Officers is so smart and so insightful about communicating science that it would be a useful guide for anyone who cares about illuminating research and improving science literacy. It's also so good at exploring the challenges and opportunities from a public information standpoint that it should be essential reading for anyone in the business.
Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook and guest editor of Best American Science and Nature Writing 2014 Shipman s Handbook for Science Public Information Officers is so smart and so insightful about communicating science that it would be a useful guide for anyone who cares about illuminating research and improving science literacy. It s also so good at exploring the challenges and opportunities from a public information standpoint that it should be essential reading for anyone in the business.
Deborah Blum, director, Knight Science Journalism at MIT
Ivan Oransky, faculty at New York University and vice president and global editorial director of MedPage Today Shipman has produced a much-needed resource for communications officers. Although intended for science communications, many of the strategies he describes, and much of the advice he imparts, would be valuable to any communications professional. It's an engaging, accessibly written work that could easily become a standard reference guide in the field, as well as a teaching tool for students in communications studies. I would, without hesitation, recommend that any communications professional read this book.
Tom Breen, deputy spokesperson at University of Connecticut Shipman's Handbook for Science Public Information Officers is so smart and so insightful about communicating science that it would be a useful guide for anyone who cares about illuminating research and improving science literacy. It's also so good at exploring the challenges and opportunities from a public information standpoint that it should be essential reading for anyone in the business.
Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook and guest editor of Best American Science and Nature Writing 2014 Shipman has produced a much-needed resource for communications officers. Although intended for science communications, many of the strategies he describes, and much of the advice he imparts, would be valuable to any communications professional. It s an engaging, accessibly written work that could easily become a standard reference guide in the field, as well as a teaching tool for students in communications studies. I would, without hesitation, recommend that any communications professional read this book.
Tom Breen, deputy spokesperson at University of Connecticut Shipman s Handbook for Science Public Information Officers is so smart and so insightful about communicating science that it would be a useful guide for anyone who cares about illuminating research and improving science literacy. It s also so good at exploring the challenges and opportunities from a public information standpoint that it should be essential reading for anyone in the business.
Deborah Blum, director, Knight Science Journalism at MIT Shipman's Handbook for Science Public Information Officers is so smart and so insightful about communicating science that it would be a useful guide for anyone who cares about illuminating research and improving science literacy. It's also so good at exploring the challenges and opportunities from a public information standpoint that it should be essential reading for anyone in the business.
Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook and guest editor of Best American Science and Nature Writing 2014 Shipman s Handbook for Science Public Information Officers is so smart and so insightful about communicating science that it would be a useful guide for anyone who cares about illuminating research and improving science literacy. It s also so good at exploring the challenges and opportunities from a public information standpoint that it should be essential reading for anyone in the business.
Deborah Blum, director, Knight Science Journalism at MIT