Video Abstracts

Video abstracts are short video clips offering researchers an interesting way to present their research. The genre has evolved since the early 21st century. This course introduces researchers to basic skills needed to produce their own video abstracts.

The Video Abstracts course is taught at the University of Basel as part of the Transferable Skills programme. Its objective is to familiarise postgraduates with the necessities and challenges of a genre that promises to enhance the reach of their publication.

The following online chapters consist of the openly accessible part of this blended learning course. In the on-campus teaching, we focus on coaching every participant to produce their own video abstract.

Some of the steps refer directly to classroom teaching. Others are hopefully useful if you want to address some basic skills on your own. In the latter case, keep in mind that the online course is just part of a more comprehensive programme.

The course is the result of collaboration among four people. Prof Dr Mirko Winkler from the Swiss TPH covers video abstracts in view of their role in scientific communication. Stephan Meyer from the Language Center of the University of Basel explores the linguistic necessities of the genre. Dr Thomas Lehmann as well as Sebastian Schell from the New Media Center of the University of Basel are responsible for the media skills introduced in this course.

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