Building public trust in science not part of science writer job description
Cheerleader, critic, both, or neither. What is the role of the journalist, and more specifically, the science writer?
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Coverage begins in 2006 for the ScienceWriters meeting and 2009 for the AAAS meeting.
Should science writers be responsible for building public trust in science?
Science writers can play a role in building public support for science, but is that their responsibility?
We've got the beat: How to create an area of expertise as a science writer
What are the benefits of having a beat in science journalism? What are the drawbacks? And how do you become an established beat reporter in a certain area?
Oh now I get it: Training scientists to communicate clearly
How do you persuade a scientist to engage with the public? This was the topic of the "Oh now I get it" workshop of ScienceWriters 2018.
Congratulations, you're a manager! Now what?
You've just found yourself in the manager's seat. Maybe your mind is racing with thoughts. "How in the world did I get here?" "What am I supposed to do?" Or you worked your tail off to get there and are excited but have found yourself tackling unexpected challenges.
Raising your voice: Using essay techniques in science writing
Science may always give the impression of cold hard facts. Yet by adding a personal voice to these "cold hard facts", science writing can create compelling stories that resonate with readers.
Moderator Alison Gillespie thinks her session on optimizing Twitter for science communication should have been named "Taming the beast" because of the barrage of content that is posted on the social media platform.
Building partnerships across national borders, cultures, disciplines and institutions is recognized as one of the most effective ways to solve international development challenges.
Bird behavior gives clues that can help solve human social, economic and health-related problems.