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Science communication

In writing

White papers and books

A white paper to present your work as a reference document, or a published book to establish your expertise over the long term.

Format
White paper as an interactive PDF, printing available
Languages
French, English, Spanish for the white paper, French for the book
Duration
Varies with the complexity of the subject
Category
In writing

What the service aims to do

  • Present your work in a clear, structured and accessible way.
  • Share your knowledge with partners, institutions and the general public.
  • Strengthen the scientific visibility of your laboratory, your university or your company.
  • Showcase your priority themes in a document that becomes a reference.
  • Support your institutional communication and the development of your collaborations.

In practice

The white paper presents your research, your expertise and your projects to a wide audience: academic, institutional and industrial partners, but also the general public. It is built from your work and your scientific priorities.

A multidisciplinary team produces it: scientists, specialist authors, a layout designer and a proofreader. The final document serves to inform and persuade your institutional audiences, and to support your collaborations.

The white paper, step by step

  1. Analysis of the subject and of the communication objectives.
  2. Structure of the white paper: outline, key messages, organisation of the content.
  3. Writing by a team specialising in science communication and academic communication.
  4. Validation by experts in the field, for rigour and accuracy.
  5. Professional layout as a PDF, or printing on request.
  6. Thorough proofreading by an experienced proofreader.
  7. Delivery of a finished white paper, ready to share with your partners and your audiences.

The reference book

Writing a book establishes your expertise over the long term, strengthens your legitimacy and reaches a wide audience, from decision-makers to partners. Cortex supports you from start to finish: structuring the content, writing, proofreading and preparing the manuscript.

The book can be published by a publisher or self-published.

  1. Content structure: your expertise organised into a reference book.
  2. Editorial line: defining and adjusting the positioning according to your objectives and your market.
  3. Writing or co-writing by authors specialising in science communication.
  4. Proofreading and finalisation of the manuscript by an expert proofreader.
  5. Follow-up through to publication, by a publisher or self-published.
  6. Advice on the distribution and institutional promotion of the book.
Cover of the book Vulgariser, c'est transformer (To popularise is to transform), EDP Sciences

The Cortex book

Vulgariser, c'est transformer

To popularise is to transform. By Tatiana Kačan and Aurélie Solbach, EDP Sciences, 2026

Making science accessible means bringing it to life without impoverishing it. A book that is both practical and reflective, for researchers, PhD students, teachers and science communicators who want to renew their practice.

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Who is involved

  • A professional layout designer with 25 years' experience.
  • Specialist scientists, brought in according to the theme.
  • Authors specialising in science communication.
  • A professional proofreader with 30 years' experience.

A project of this kind?

Tell us about your subject, your audience and your deadlines. We will come back to you with a proposed format.

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