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Practical Guides archive results 1-20 of 24 in Science Communication and Science journalism
Gearing up to report on the Copenhagen climate talks
Background information for journalists about the Copenhagen climate change summit, along with potential sticking points and outcomes.
PRACTICAL GUIDES | 24 November 2009 | EN
The A–Z of HIV/AIDS reporting
Guidance on HIV/AIDS reporting, from selling a story to your editor to a 'who's who' of the HIV/AIDS world.
PRACTICAL GUIDES | 28 October 2009 | EN
How to report a disease outbreak or pandemic
Sensationalism is no substitute for sound science when reporting disease outbreaks, say Fang Xuanchang, Jia Hepeng and Katherine Nightingale.
Using research findings to write better stories
Tips on how journalists can find, understand and use research findings to add weight to their stories.
How researchers can stand up for science
A look at how the media reports science and pointers on how researchers can get in engaged to fight poor science coverage.
PRACTICAL GUIDES | 22 July 2009 | EN
How to report on science policy
Announcements about changes in science policy don't always tell the full story. Linda Nordling shows how to report the facts behind the spin.
Effective TB reporting
Guidance on how journalists can help tackle TB through effective, frequent reporting on research, policy and the disease's human toll.
Climate change: How to report the story of the century
Reporting on climate change is an important but challenging task. James Fahn explains how to make your stories both accurate and engaging.
Reporting biodiversity loss the world over
Tips on how journalists can report increasing biodiversity loss and its implications at the local level.
Communicating statistics and risk
Translating statistics and risk in a readily understandable way is crucial to effective science communication, says Andrew Pleasant.
How to set up a science blog
Science blogs let you share your passion and expertise with the widest possible audience. Damian Carrington shows it's easy to get started.
Reporting science news for television
Television is a challenging format for science news. Rehana Dada gives some tips for success.
Reporting from science conferences
Conferences can provide good news stories if you plan ahead, do your research, and mingle with the delegates, says K. S. Jayaraman.
How do I become a science journalist?
K. S. Jayaraman gives some basic tips on starting off in the world of science journalism.
Planning and writing a science story
Professional science journalism means finding an engaging story, structuring your piece and accepting editorial revisions, says Jan Lublinski
Spotting fraudulent claims in science
How do journalists know if a scientist's claim is true? Julie Clayton helps reporters check the quality of claims, and spot the fraudsters.
Reporting on controversies in science
Scientific controversy is fascinating, but do you ensure the reportage is responsible, accurate and interesting? Tim Radford explains.
How do I sub-edit a science article?
Sub-editing an article means making it readable, accurate and attractive — not putting words in the author's mouth — explains Peter Wrobel.
How do I become media savvy?
Marina Joubert explains that cooperating with the media is in scientists' interests — and isn't as scary as you might think.
PRACTICAL GUIDES | 10 February 2008 | EN
How do I write a press release?
Natasha Martineau explains the dos and don'ts of writing and sending a press release — and getting your news to make a splash.
PRACTICAL GUIDES | 9 February 2008 | EN
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Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?
Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels
