Biotext services - training in scientific writing, editing and design

I’ll use this every day. This has been the most informative and relevant course I have done in a very long time. Loved it!

– Kirstin Berry, Calvary Mater Hospital Newcastle, Successful science writing and editing

Courses in our areas of expertise

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.
Hear from a firsthand participant of our inhouse Successful science writing and editing course.

Breaking news: Our first Successful science writing and editing course for 2019 will be held on 29 May – please visit Eventbrite to register.

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
Writing about evidence: learn how to identify common problems in writing about scientific evidence, and how to eliminate misleading statements and bias
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

Open courses: we hold regular small-group training courses at our Canberra office. These courses are open to anyone. Please register your interest for any course, and we will let you know when the next one will be held
Onsite training: we train large or small groups at your organisation, and can tailor our courses to suit your needs
Individual guidance: we can provide one-on-one tutoring via Skype or email, on any of our course topics
Writing retreat: we provide a brief introductory workshop and then work directly with attendees on their own writing examples and projects