Biotext offers open and inhouse training in our areas of expertise. Our hands-on workshops have won wide acclaim from government departments and universities. 

Our next Successful science writing and editing open course will be held on: Wednesday 4 July 2018

More 2018 training dates coming soon

Course topics

• Successful science writing and editing: learn how to make complex information easy to read and understand, and how to use editing skills to improve your own and other people’s work
• Writing about evidence: learn how to identify common problems in writing about scientific evidence, and how to eliminate misleading statements and bias
• Data literacy: learn how to select, understand and use data in documents, recommendations and evidence-based policy
• Presenting data properly: learn how to match your type of data to the correct graph, table or map, and how to design these visuals so that your ‘data story’ has the most effect
• Information design: learn how to identify the parts of your text that would benefit from visual presentation, and how to work with a designer to develop design ideas

Types of courses

• Open courses: regular small-group training courses open to anyone, held at our Canberra office
  We are currently accepting expressions of interest for ‘Successful science writing and editing’ and ‘Presenting data properly’
• Onsite training: at your organisation for large or small groups
• Individual guidance: via Skype or email, on any of our course topics
• Writing retreat: with a brief introductory workshop and direct feedback from trainers on the work of attendees

‘It was one of the most practical and useful training sessions I’ve done.’
Tobias Hills