This document, published by the European Association of Science Editors, provides guidelines on editing and translating scientific publications for the international community. Topics covered include how to structure a publication, scientific content and use of English language. The guide links to online references and further reading.

The mass media is an effective way of getting policymakers interested in a research issue, but only if communicators are able to make the issue attractive. Ways to increase the media appeal of research policy related news are suggested, as is the need to equip researchers and analysts with improved communication skills that will help bridge the research-policy gap.