UNIT 1 REVIEW

Why is science communication important?

• Bridging the gap between scientists and non experts

• Informs policy and decision-making

• Fights misinformation

• Promotes public engagement

What is jargon?

• Dictionary definitions

• The "special language" we use in our fields

• Big words

• A writing style

Which of the following are forms of scientific communication?

• TED Talks

• University Extension

• Social Media

• Museums

• Podcasts

What does it mean to write in the active voice?

• The subject of the sentence performs the action

• Using strong and persuasive language to convince the reader

• Avoiding the use of pronouns

• The subject of the sentence is having the action done to them

Which of the following are ways to make jargon more clear?

• Provide a definition

• Compare to a common concept

• Explain the term

• Provide a link to reference

• Provide a synonym

Which sentence is parallel AND correctly punctuated?

• The committee approved the budget, and a new policy was introduced.

• The committee approved the budget and introduced a new policy.

• The committee approved the budget, and introduced a new policy.

• The committee approved the budget and a new policy was introduced.

Which sentence is in the active voice? (choose all that apply)

• The repairman fixed the garage door.

• The garage door was fixed by the repairman.

• The dog was walked by his owner.

• The owner walked his dog.

Which is another word for conciseness?

• Clarity

• Simplicity

• Briefness

• Detail

What is the subject of a sentence?

• The action or state of being that is completed in the sentence

• A noun or concept that is part of the action in the sentence

• Who or what the sentence is about

Which sentence is in the passive voice? (select all that apply)

• The farmer milks the cow.

• The effects of climate change were studied by the scientist.

• A new marketing campaign was launched by the company.

• The student asked questions about the experiment.