Introduction to Scientific Journalism Course
This course teaches aspiring journalists how to transform intricate scientific research into compelling, trustworthy news articles. Participants will master the essentials of identifying reliable studies, analyzing data, crafting engaging narratives, and ensuring ethical reporting practices through hands-on exercises and practical tools.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Discover how to turn complex research into accurate, engaging news stories with this short, practical course. Learn to select credible studies, interpret data, plan clear angles, and structure 800–1,000-word articles with focused leads, evidence, and context. Use checklists, templates, and tools for verification, methods notes, ethical sourcing, and clear, responsible coverage of science that readers can trust.
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Develop skills
- Science story selection: Quickly spot credible, newsworthy new studies.
- Paper interpretation: Decode methods, stats, and limits for clear reporting.
- Fact-check workflow: Verify sources, funding, and conflicts with pro 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 fast.
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