Improving Scientific Communication for Lifelong Learners

Scientific communication (Sci-Com) is a part of information science and the sociology of science that studies researchers'' use of formal and informal information channels as well as their communicative roles. It also covers the utilization of the formal publication system and similar issues. Within the scientific community much attention has focused on improving communications between scientists policymakers and the public. Sci-Com is an important area of research in meeting these needs. The use of communication methods to portray information clearly concisely and effectively whether that be through presentations writing or other approaches is an essential area of interest within the community. Improving Scientific Communication for Lifelong Learners seeks to improve scientific writing and speaking skills for lifelong learning researchers by developing an adaptive and responsive open and distance application according to universal design principles. The book will focus on the efforts that are centered on improving the content substantiality accessibility and delivery of scientific communications and to convey clear information to an audience so its members can understand use and build on the information portrayed. The chapters highlight specific areas such as design thinking distance learning educational technologies student success and motivation and the design of educational environments and learning communities. This book is a valuable reference tool for teachers academics communication specialists students researchers developers and R&D professionals from various fields such as distance learning online learning accreditation qualitative and quantitative research transhumanism and learning computer engineering sociology and more.