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

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Learn how to transform complex research into accurate and engaging news stories through this short, hands-on course. You'll discover how to pick reliable studies, make sense of data, develop straightforward angles, and craft 800–1,000-word articles featuring sharp leads, solid evidence, and proper context. Employ checklists, templates, and tools to check facts, note methods, source ethically, and deliver clear, trustworthy science coverage for readers.
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Develop skills
- Science story selection: Quickly identify credible and newsworthy new studies.
- Paper interpretation: Break down methods, statistics, and limitations for straightforward reporting.
- Fact-check workflow: Confirm sources, funding, and conflicts using professional tools.
- Reader-first framing: Develop angles, leads, and structure for 800–1,000 word pieces.
- Plain-language writing: Convert complex science into accurate, engaging copy swiftly.
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