Introduction to Scientific Journalism Course
This course equips you with essential skills for scientific journalism, teaching how to analyse research papers, validate sources, steer clear of sensationalism, and craft clear, precise news stories featuring compelling leads, ethical practices, and tools aligned with actual newsroom demands. Perfect for budding journalists aiming to report science responsibly and effectively.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Learn to convert complex scientific research into engaging and accurate news articles through this practical course. Gain skills in choosing reliable studies, understanding data, crafting clear story angles, and writing 800-1000 word pieces with strong leads, solid evidence, and proper context. Utilise checklists, templates, and tools for fact verification, methodology notes, ethical sourcing, and delivering trustworthy science coverage for readers.
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Develop skills
- Science story picking: Swiftly identify credible and newsworthy research papers.
- Research paper analysis: Break down methods, statistics, and limitations for accurate stories.
- Fact-checking process: Confirm sources, funding, and conflicts using professional tools.
- Audience-focused structuring: Develop angles, intros, and layouts for 800-1000 word articles.
- Simple language drafting: Transform tough science into precise, captivating writing quickly.
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