Introduction: Writing Science for New Readers, with New Technologies, in New Genres This Book Is for You, if . A Focus on Science, but Relevant to All STEM Chapter by Chapter Outline Writing Rhetorically: Central to Effective STEM Communication The Dangers of Rhetoric Why Scientists Need to Learn Rhetoric Writing and Speaking with Respect for Diverse Readers Effective Tools for STEM Rhetoricians 1. Writing to Reach Readers To Write STEM Well, Learn to Read Rhetorically Six Categories of Rhetorical Analysis and Planning: A Systematic Method 2. Building Experience and Confidence in Writing Science From Fear to Confidence The Many Modes of Science Writing Writing as a Necessary Tool for All in Science Overcoming Obstacles for Science Writers in College When Knowledge and Practice Seem Unconnected: What to Do? Building Confidence as a Writer in English (or in Any Language) Resources for Students to Build Writing Proficiency AI Pros and Cons: Can It Be a Confidence Builder? 3. "Writing" Redefined Multimodally Do We Call It Writing--or Something Else? Multimodal Design, Perhaps? Words Numbers and Mathematical Symbols Photographs Multicolor Charts, Tables, and Graphs Links to Other Sources Drawings and Diagrams Video and Audio STEM Communication Online: "Web 2.0" Access and Tools 4. Writing Science Ethically Covering Up Incomplete or Poorly Done Research, or Conflicts of Interest Plagiarism Ethical Issues and Artificial Intelligence Disinformation and Misinformation What Is Common Knowledge? Claims and Overclaims--The Dangers of Hype Dangerous Counterclaims Striving for Accuracy in Language: Maintaining Ethos 5. Writing the Research Article, Part I: Abstract, Introduction, and Methods and Materials Thinking Rhetorically about the Peer-Reviewed Research Article Giving Momentum to Your Research "Story" Writing the Abstract Writing the Introduction of the Full Article Writing the Methods and Materials Section of the Full Article 6.

Writing The Research Article, Part II: Results and Discussion Results and Discussion in the Interconnected, Multimedia World Distinguishing between the Results and Discussion Sections Writing Results Writing the Discussion 7. Writing the Research Review Goals of the Research Review and Comparison with the IMRD Article Rhetorical Considerations in Writing the Research Review 8. Stem Journalism--Writing, Reading, and Connecting with Broader Audiences Thinking of Yourself as a STEM Journalist Who Are Your Readers and Why Do They Care? Writing Your STEM Popular Article--Tips on Voice (Ethos) and Organization Tips on Style, Vocabulary, and Ethical Considerations 9. Science Online--New Readers, New Voices, New Tools Science Communication Online STEM Blogs--What Are They and Are They Science? A World of Blogs--Finding the Blog(s) for You Studying the Major Types of Blogs Getting into Blogging for Yourself Establishing Your Ethos Building Your Design 10. Creating Posters and Infographics Posters and Infographics--Using the Two-Dimensional Display Space Thinking Rhetorically about Posters Posters--Up-Close and Personal (or Not) Making Your Poster--Steps in the Process Infographics--Thinking Print Infographics--Thinking Online Making Your Infographic--Steps in the Process 11. Creating Oral-Visual Presentations Presentations as Unmatched Opportunities "Presence" and "Being Present" in a Presentation Making Your Audience Your Ally A Few Dos and Don''ts Planning Your Talk Rhetorically The Visual in Oral-Visual: Striving for Balance Achieving Success through Preparation 12. Writing Science with Style and Styles No Single Style for You But Where Do All These Styles Agree? Keep Sentences Concise with Clear Transitions Guide Your Reader with Signposts Use Paragraphs to Emphasize--Not Hide--Your Ideas Use Numbers to Convince, Not Drown, Your Readers Choose Words to Communicate, Not to Exclude or Intimidate Revise and Edit to Write with Style 13. Editing Sentences Why We Must Edit Cut Unneeded Words To "We" or Not to "We" Action vs.

Passivity--Tuning Your Voice Punctuate to Accentuate.