https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/rss.xml/?type=articletype&rssname=practical-guidesPractical guide RSS feeds.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:18:29 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-to-report-scientific-findings-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-to-report-scientific-findings-1/Tips on finding original, richer stories direct from scientific papers themselves, not just press releases. Wed, 20 Apr 2016 03:08:55 GMT+0000Bernard Appiah, Juan Casasbuenashttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/altmetrics-audience-connect-research-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/altmetrics-audience-connect-research-1/Juan Pablo Alperin & Alessandra Bordini with tips for using ‘altmetrics’ to learn about and engage with audiences. 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Tue, 31 May 2011 04:31:20 GMT+0000Marina Jouberthttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/keeping-genomics-in-perspective-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/keeping-genomics-in-perspective-seaap/Reporting healthcare genomics in the real world — tips from K.S. Jayaraman on uncovering hype, tackling the issues and staying relevant. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:06:11 GMT+0000K. S. Jayaramanhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/progress-or-pr-how-to-report-clinical-trials-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/progress-or-pr-how-to-report-clinical-trials-seaap/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. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:47:41 GMT+0000T.V. Padmahttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/reporting-embryonic-stem-cell-science-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/reporting-embryonic-stem-cell-science-seaap/Luisa Massarani offers tips on how to navigate your way through the highly controversial world of embryonic stem cell research. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:10:55 GMT+0000Luisa Massaranihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-to-report-on-evolutionary-science-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-to-report-on-evolutionary-science-seaap/Whether on 'biotech' or human history, your reporting needs sensitivity and clarity when it comes to evolution, says Mohammed Yahia. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:39 GMT+0000Mohammed Yahiahttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-brief-policymakers-on-science-related-iss-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-brief-policymakers-on-science-related-iss-seaap/Chandrika Nath provides tips on preparing a briefing paper on a scientific topic for busy policymakers. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:50:47 GMT+0000Chandrika Nathhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/the-little-manual-on-science-communication-a-summ-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/the-little-manual-on-science-communication-a-summ-seaap/Cássio Leite Vieira provides bite-sized tips on how to write about science — and please your editor. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:25:12 GMT+0000Cássio Leite Vieirahttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/spotting-fraudulent-claims-in-science-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/spotting-fraudulent-claims-in-science-seaap/How do journalists know if a scientist's claim is true? Julie Clayton helps reporters check the quality of claims, and spot the fraudsters. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:12:35 GMT+0000Julie Claytonhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/reporting-on-controversies-in-science-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/reporting-on-controversies-in-science-seaap/Scientific controversy is fascinating, but do you ensure the reportage is responsible, accurate and interesting? Tim Radford explains. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:04:41 GMT+0000Tim Radfordhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/planning-and-writing-a-science-story-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/planning-and-writing-a-science-story-seaap/Professional science journalism means finding an engaging story, structuring your piece and accepting editorial revisions, says Jan Lublinski Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:51:51 GMT+0000Jan Lublinskihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-write-a-press-release-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-write-a-press-release-seaap/Natasha Martineau explains the dos and don'ts of writing and sending a press release — and getting your news to make a splash. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:36:28 GMT+0000Natasha Martineauhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-sub-edit-a-science-article-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-sub-edit-a-science-article-seaap/Sub-editing an article means making it readable, accurate and attractive — not putting words in the author's mouth — explains Peter Wrobel. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:21:47 GMT+0000Peter Wrobelhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-make-a-science-news-story-for-radio-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-make-a-science-news-story-for-radio-seaap/Martin Redfern takes us through the unique aspects of making science news for the radio. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:17:02 GMT+0000Martin Redfernhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-convey-science-to-teens-and-twenty-someth-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-convey-science-to-teens-and-twenty-someth-seaap/Estrella Burgos Ruiz explains how to communicate science to young people — it's about what interests and engages them, not a special language. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:09:29 GMT+0000Estrella Burgos Ruizhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-become-media-savvy-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-become-media-savvy-seaap/Marina Joubert explains that cooperating with the media is in scientists' interests — and isn't as scary as you might think. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:50:01 GMT+0000Marina Jouberthttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-become-a-science-journalist-4/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-become-a-science-journalist-4/K. S. Jayaraman gives some basic tips on starting off in the world of science journalism. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:46:28 GMT+0000K. S. Jayaramanhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-apply-for-a-research-grant-seaap/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/how-do-i-apply-for-a-research-grant-seaap/What will give you the best chance of getting a research grant? Thomas Egwang explains. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:37:25 GMT+0000Thomas Egwang