Guides to writing and using video to communicate
- Tips for video assignmentsHints on equipment and software you can use, writing a script, video techniques, uploading and more
- Help with creating video for assignmentsUQ Clips modules on video creation and other scientific learning and assessment topics
- Effective science communication: A practical guide to surviving as a scientistSample press releases, writing for social media and popular science
- How to write and publish a scientific paperIt includes practical advice on how to publish your work in scientific journals, apply for grants, and effectively communicate your research to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
- How writing works: A field guide to effective writingThe book offers writing and editing advice as well as how to adapt to write for new media, in particular social media and online publications.
- Houston, we have a narrative: Why science needs storyThis book recommends storytelling science to a mass audience using basic film plot models to establish structure and maintain clarity.
- Science videos: A user's manual for scientific communicationUsing storytelling tools for science video creation.
A practical guide to scientific writing in chemistryPublication Date: 2023This step-by-step practical guide is intended mainly for students in chemical science but will also be useful to other scientists. This guide assists students in preparing scientific papers and research grant and book proposals.
Video help from eLearning
- Video content recommendationsHelp from ePortfolio and eLearning and sample videos from past students
Writing workshops
- UQ Student SupportAttend a workshop on study skills including peer writing support, literature reviews, exams or general study skills
Referencing help
Digital Essentials
- Digital EssentialsSelf-paced online tutorials that will guide you through searching for information and completing your assignments.
Complete these modules to build your study and assignment skills:
- Getting started at the UQ LibraryThis module will introduce you to the resources, services and support available at the Library.
- Artificial IntelligenceThe module discusses the use of AI at UQ and has practical examples of how to prompt AI tools, evaluate AI-generated content, and properly acknowledge and reference your use of AI in assignments.
- Write, cite, submitThis module will help you plan your assignments, reference properly to avoid plagiarism and get tips on submitting assignments.
Instructional videos
- LinkedIn LearningA collection of online training videos and tutorials focusing on software and skills in IT, design and business.
- CLIPS: Communication learning in practice for scientistsProvides information on communication skills that a science student needs during their degree and in the workplace.
- JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)A peer reviewed journal that publishes scientific research as videos.