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Understanding the Scientific Enterprise as a Science Writer in Science Communication
Understanding how academia operates, how studies are designed, what makes a strong study, how publishing works, publications are deemed worthy within their fields, the kinds of issues that trainees and postdocs face in academia.
- Broad-based knowledge of science
- Can identify and manage conflict of interest
- Demonstrating responsible conduct in animal research
- Demonstrating responsible conduct in human research
- Experimental design