C In pairs, read the following statements and say which form(s) of communication from Exercise 1a the speakers should use to find the information they want.

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A Which of these methods of communication do you usually use?

Communicating with scientific communities.

Unit 2. The scientific community.

Imagine you are being interviewed for a job or a fellowship. In pairs, make a list of questions which you might be asked. Then take turns to interview each other.

B Look at the completed advice in Exercise 14a. Which do you think are the three best pieces of advice? Why?

Before your interview During your interview

● Find out exactly who you will be talking to ● Don't be (5) _____ !

● Check whether they will be able to ● Use your (6) _____ to sound confident and

(1) _____ you or just hear you enthusiastic

● Check the date, time, the (2) _____ to dial in on, ● Do not (7) ____ papers (this will make a noise)

and the right code to access the conference call ● Sit in a (8) _____ - do not move about too much

● Read your CV and (3) ____ again ● Speak very clearly, (9) _____ the microphone

● Practise answering questions you might be asked ● When the interview is over, (10) _____ the

● prepare (4) _____ to ask the interviewer interviewer(s) and end positively

1 an academic journal 4 a popular science magazine

2 a conference 5 a popular science book

3 an online forum or science blog 6 a newspaper

b Why is it important for scientists to keep in touch with:

1 other people in their field (e.g. biology)?

2 people in their specialism (e.g. molecular biology)?

3 people in other fields of science?

1 I'm trying to learn more about the Hadron collider because it's big news, but it's not even close to my area so I'm finding the papers on it heavy-going.

2 At my university, I don't meet enough people in my field – I really need to network and build some connections with people working around the world.

3 I'm having a problem with one of my protocols. I've tried a few different things, but with no luck – I could do with some suggestions from other people of what to try next.