It is crucial for investigators to realize that their choice of words can make a profound difference in whether and how they are understood. Scientific work is complex and requires precision in the communication of concepts and information. The use of imprecise wording, jargon, and acronyms are a major source of confusion that increases the risk of scientific errors, administrative errors, risk to research participants, challenges in peer review, and wasted time in verbal and written conversations. This tool is designed to help investigators identify and correct common sources of imprecision in professional communication. The Precision Communication Tool helps investigators transform communication from ambiguous and assumption-based to clear and precise.
This tool introduces the CLEAR framework for precision communication. For a downloadable PDFÂ preview of the framework, click the button below. To purchase the full tool (approximately 6 pages), return to the homepage.