Resources
To assist in your efforts to represent and promote the university, we’ve created a list of resources available to you. Search term(s) results will include blog posts and communication resources. Search by keyword, category, tag, or any combination of the three to narrow your results.
Taking the struggle out of science writing
Science writing for the public may seem daunting, but with the right approach, that beast can be tamed.
Thoughts on sexist language
Communicators strive to avoid sexism, but sometimes it crops up anyway. Here are some observations and musings on the subject.
Three grating grammatical glitches
Sooner or later, everybody slips up in the grammar department. But certain glitches raise their scruffy heads more often than others. Here’s a guide to navigating some of the most common danger zones.
U of M style conundrums
Health care vs. healthcare? Well-being vs. wellbeing? Here are a few word-usage and style conundrums worth discussing, even if the answers are seemingly up for debate and apt to change over time.
Who, what, where, when, and why, why, why?
What makes a good story and how do we tell it? Reflections on the art and “science” of storytelling.