Improving risk communication through interactive training in communication skills.

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White, Douglas A

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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 26 APR 1991Description: 18 pReport number: DE-AC05-84OR21400; DE-C05-76OR00001Subject(s):

Subject: Describes a workshop in communication and public speaking skills conducted for a group of public officials whose responsibilities include presenting risk information at public meetings associated with hazardous waste sites. The interactive approach to teaching communication skills helps sensitize scientists to the public's understanding of risk and improve scientists' confidence and effectiveness in communicating scientific information.

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Conference held 24-26 April 1991

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Describes a workshop in communication and public speaking skills conducted for a group of public officials whose responsibilities include presenting risk information at public meetings associated with hazardous waste sites. The interactive approach to teaching communication skills helps sensitize scientists to the public's understanding of risk and improve scientists' confidence and effectiveness in communicating scientific information.

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