Introduction to Scientific Journalism Course
This course equips aspiring journalists with essential skills to report on scientific research accurately and engagingly, covering study selection, interpretation, fact-checking, structuring articles, and clear writing techniques.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Learn how to transform complex research into accurate and engaging news stories through this short, practical course. You'll discover how to choose credible studies, understand data, develop clear angles, and organise articles of 800–1,000 words with strong introductions, evidence, and background. Employ checklists, templates, and tools for checking facts, noting methods, ethical sourcing, and delivering clear, responsible science coverage that readers can rely on.
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Develop skills
- Science story selection: Quickly identify credible, newsworthy new studies.
- Paper interpretation: Decode methods, statistics, and limitations for clear reporting.
- Fact-check workflow: Verify sources, funding, and conflicts using professional tools.
- Reader-first framing: Plan angles, leads, and structure for 800–1,000 word pieces.
- Plain-language writing: Turn complex science into accurate, engaging copy quickly.
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