Online Resources for Assisting Faculty with Written and Spoken English

Description of AAAS Presentation Tips for Non-Native English Speakers: Tips from scientists and communications experts on how to present effectively in English. Additional resources provided on the page.

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Target Audience: Scientific communication skills for non-native English speakers

Description of NIH US English Resources: Intramural training site that provides ideas and resources on improving English

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Target Audience: Self-directed resource for non-native English speakers

Description of TalkEnglish.com: Resource for working on spoken English

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Target Audience: Self-directed resource for non-native English speakers

Description of American Journal Experts: Offers free resources including templates, infographics, webinars, videos, writing guides, and articles on writing scholarly work. For all writing, regardless of proficiency. Services include: English Language Editing, Academic Translation, Manuscript Formatting, Figures/Tables/Custom Illustration, Journal Recommendation, Poster Preparation.

Cost: Resources are free, services vary in price

Target Audience: Resources and services to support scholarly writing for native and non-native speakers

Description of Edge for Scholars: Online Grant Writing Workshop: The raw material is all there—it just needs to put on some muscle. In this 12-week online training program we’ll transform your scrawny (but full-of-potential) grant proposal into a powerful competitor. Learn from a grant writing expert who has helped PIs get awarded millions of dollars in funding in fiercely competitive environments like NIH and CIHR.

Cost: Registration fee

Target Audience: Online scientific grant writing workshop for both native and non-native speakers

Description of MDPI Author Services: Services include “regular edit” (typos, spelling) and “specialist edit” (English language, structure, writing components)

Cost: Depends on service; free estimate available

Target Audience: Services for editing scientific manuscripts for native and non-native English speakers

Description of Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Coursera: Acquire the knowledge and skills that are deemed to be essential to success in scientific writing. You will develop your expertise with a range of academic literacy skills and self-editing strategies to prepare a publishable manuscript that editors will take seriously. You will learn the unwritten rules of good writing to meet the requirements of modern-day research publications. You will also learn practical tools and techniques for writing an easy-to-read persuasive grant proposal and a convincing request for funding. Finally, you will gain skills necessary to communicate information obtained research

Cost: Enroll and audit a course for free, but there is a cost for course completion with certificate; financial aid available

Target Audience: Coursera that provides English scientific writing skills for non-native speakers.

Description of Plain Language resource: This website consists of five sections and a checklist you can print. In each section, you will find a number of cards you can flip through to learn about using plain language in your work. When you are done with the final section, you can print a certificate of completion.

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Target Audience: Self-directed resource for native and non-native English speakers, focuses on scientific communication

Description of Purdue Online Writing Lab: Online writing resources for both native and non-native English speakers

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Target Audience: Self-directed resource for native and non-native English speakers

Description of University of Utah Grant Writing Coaching Groups Study: If you are an early stage researcher ready to write a new or revised NIH-style proposal and are interested in receiving coaching support while you write, then consider applying for entry into the University of Utah Grant Writing Coaching Research Study funded by the NIH Common Fund (grant U01 GM132366; administered by the NIGMS). This study will compare variations of an established grant writing group coaching process to identify features that influence its effectiveness. Cohort 4 is closed, but cohorts 5 and 6 will open for application soon.

Cost: Free, but must apply to be accepted into a cohort.

Target Audience: Workshop to support grant writing for early career scientists. For both native and non-native speakers.

Description of GUSCS English Language Center: The mission of the English Language Center (ELC) is to promote global understanding and education through programs and services that enhance English language proficiency, language teaching, and intercultural understanding. Through applied and practical methods, the ELC promotes academic excellence in teaching and learning that is guided by a commitment to diversity and tolerance, and respect for the individual.

Cost: $540 for Fall/Spring; $480 for Summer (Evening and Weekend program); Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) could be used for University employed faculty

Target Audience: Various courses available for non-native speakers

Description of Georgia Tech Coursera: Improve Your English Communication Skills. Write and speak more professionally in English to increase your business success.

Cost: Enroll and audit a course for free, but there is a cost for course completion with certificate; financial aid available

Target Audience: Coursera that provides English communication skills for non-native speakers. All types of scholarly work.

Description of National Research Mentoring Network: Provides mentoring programs and resources for senior faculty, postdocs, and professional researchers; free to become a member and utilize some of the online resources; costs of events and programs vary

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Target Audience: Various resources for scientific communication for both native and non-native speakers

Description of Nature Publishing: English Communication for Scientists: This book is intended as a brief guide to help scientists communicate more effectively in English, designed for non-native speakers but potentially useful to anyone! It is organized into 6 self-contained units covering communicating as a scientist, writing scientific papers, writing correspondence, giving oral presentations, interacting during conference sessions, and communicating in the classroom.

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Target Audience: Scientific communication book for non-native English speakers