Science stories: researchers’ experiences of writing science communication and the implications for training future scientists

Figures & data

Figure 1. Methodological development: from theory to interview protocol. A detailed table with references to relevant literature is available as supplementary material.

Figure 2. Diagram of data analysis process. R1, R2, R3: Researcher 1, 2 and 3. Numbering is random and does not reflect authorship order.

Table

What is your field of research? (in broad terms) In what country/countries did you complete your higher education studies? (including post-doc experiences) Have you had non-academic jobs? Were these connected to your scientific expertise? Do you have funding that requires you to produce outreach and communication to the public? In the past 6 months to 1 year, have you (Circle or put an X next what applies): Authored or co-authored a paper for a popular science journal: Yes__ No__ Authored or co-authored a paper for a professional journal or for a professional/organizational audience? Yes__ No__ Written for newspapers? Yes__ No__ Been invited to contribute to a text or participate to an interview on the basis of your scientific expertise? Yes__ No__ Written debate articles, or responded to a debate article? Yes__ No__(If yes) Outlet:________________ Written on a scientific topic on a website (e.g. blog, forum) Yes__ No__ Posted on social media about a scientific topic you have expertise in? Yes__ No__ Other: _______________________________________________________________