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Science Writing for Campus Journalists

The document provides guidance for student science journalism. It defines science writing as writing about scientific subjects for a non-expert audience. It emphasizes the importance of researching topics thoroughly, simplifying complex ideas without oversimplifying, and focusing science editorials on facts and the scientific method. Examples of potential student science articles include features on topics students are interested in and editorials on local issues affected by science.

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Science Writing for Campus Journalists

The document provides guidance for student science journalism. It defines science writing as writing about scientific subjects for a non-expert audience. It emphasizes the importance of researching topics thoroughly, simplifying complex ideas without oversimplifying, and focusing science editorials on facts and the scientific method. Examples of potential student science articles include features on topics students are interested in and editorials on local issues affected by science.

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National Training of

Trainers for Campus


Journalism
SCIENCE WRITING (NEWS, FEATURE & EDITORIAL)
Julia Jasmine Sta Romana
Science and Technology/Lifestyle Contributor for GMA News Online
Freelance writer and virtual assistant
ICT Davao, member

[Link]/news/archives/authors/juliajasminemadrazostaromana

[Link]/JuliaMStaRomana
Assessment
What is science writing?

 Writing about scientific subject matter, often in a


non-technical manner for an audience of non-
scientists

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Why is science writing important?
There is always wonder and
amazement to be had in
science, if you know where and
how to look

Science writing encourages students


to think critically
Science = Boring?
Science News
Basically news about science
Pig farmers on New Ireland are battling an insect plague which has
already killed more than 500 pigs on the island.

The insect, which is related to the horse fly, has already devastated
herds in Africa and South East Asia.

The new species called penetrens lugoles lays its eggs in pigs' ears.
When the eggs hatch, the maggots burrow into the animal's brain in
search of food. 
Where can students get science news?

1. Science fair
2. School events
3. Local science community
4. Make the process of learning science newsworthy
Writing exercise
Write a piece of science news based on what happened in your school
Science feature
Human interest story that also looks into science
Write for your audience
Research, research, research
Simplify, but don’t dumb it down
Responsibilities of the editor
Stop/prevent Ensure that the story is
plagiarism comprehensible
What can student science journalists
feature?
What they see in media
Products they use
What affects them and their
communities directly
Their bodies
Exercise
Write a science feature on something you or your students are naturally interested in.
Science Editorial
a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a science issue
Science Editorials
Focus on the facts
Analysis of the issue must
be based on scientific facts
and following the scientific
method
Assumptions raised must
be based on solid logic and
following the scientific
method
What issues in your community are
affected by science?
SAMPLE ARTICLES
Exercise
Write a science editorial
Bonus: Science Cartoon!
Cartoons are a great way to make learning science fun!
Fun Exercise: 1 panel science comic
based on geeky pick-up lines
Thank you for participating!
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Julia Jasmine Sta Romana
Science and Technology/Lifestyle Contributor for GMA News Online
Freelance writer and virtual assistant
ICT Davao, member

[Link]/news/archives/authors/juliajasminemadrazostaromana

[Link]/JuliaMStaRomana

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