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How to be an investigative science journalist
Investigative journalism is rewarding but requires vigilance, determination and preparation. K. S. Jayaraman shares tips from his career.
Using digital tools for journalism
Science journalist Lynne Smit is your guide to the digital research and publishing tools that are changing the working lives of journalists.
How to report from visits and field trips
Journalist Tan Shiow Chin shares tips for getting the best out of visits to scientists in their natural habitats.
How to report science in local languages
Reporting science meaningfully in local languages requires more than a good dictionary. Bothina Osama shares tips on what works.
How to question numbers
Linda Nordling on how questioning numbers in policy statements gives journalists credibility and clout — and reveals new stories.
How to tell policymakers about scientific uncertainty
Uncertainty is part of science but it's no excuse for indecision. Chandrika Nath shows how to communicate uncertainty to policymakers.
Navigating science PR in African institutions
Guidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.
PRACTICAL GUIDES | 23 December 2011 | EN
Beyond press releases: How to dig up science stories
Marina Joubert shows you how to source good science stories, from what to do with press releases to networking for exclusives.
How scientists can reach out with social media
The world needs scientists to bring science to life. Jennifer Rohn with tips on how researchers can use social media to engage new audiences.
How to write about your science
Tips from Marina Joubert on how to switch from writing for science to writing about it — and reach a much wider audience.
Keeping genomics in perspective
Reporting healthcare genomics in the real world — tips from K.S. Jayaraman on uncovering hype, tackling the issues and staying relevant.
Progress or PR? How to report clinical trials
T.V. Padma shows you how to separate real progress from hype and challenge poor practice when you're reporting on the conduct and outcomes of a clinical trial.
How to run a successful science outreach event
Advice for science educators on how to design and run an engaging science outreach event.
PRACTICAL GUIDES | 10 August 2010 | EN
Reporting embryonic stem cell science
Luisa Massarani offers tips on how to navigate your way through the highly controversial world of embryonic stem cell research.
How to report on evolutionary science
Whether on 'biotech' or human history, your reporting needs sensitivity and clarity when it comes to evolution, says Mohammed Yahia.
Navigating your way around a REDD story
Tips for journalists reporting on issues surrounding the proposed scheme to pay developing countries to protect their forests.
PRACTICAL GUIDES | 16 December 2009 | EN
Gearing up to report on the Copenhagen climate talks
Background information for journalists about the Copenhagen climate change summit, along with potential sticking points and outcomes.
The A–Z of HIV/AIDS reporting
Guidance on HIV/AIDS reporting, from selling a story to your editor to a 'who's who' of the HIV/AIDS world.
PRACTICAL GUIDES | 28 October 2009 | EN
How to report a disease outbreak or pandemic
Sensationalism is no substitute for sound science when reporting disease outbreaks, say Fang Xuanchang, Jia Hepeng and Katherine Nightingale.
Making science count in policy
Ideas on how scientists can make sure their research becomes part of the policymaking process.
PRACTICAL GUIDES | 1 October 2009 | EN
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