Science reporting requires walking a line between emphasizing the importance of findings or overselling those findings, contributing to misplaced hope or fanning exaggerated fears. This free, 75-minute course — designed for reporters covering science either occasionally or full-time — teaches basic principles about recognizing science worth reporting on and doing it justice in your coverage.
Freelance science reporter Elena Renken and Ph.D. neuroscientist Dr. Tori Espensen together will take you through the basics of crafting accurate, responsible stories about science. Among the topics included:
- How to find science stories worth covering;
- Red flags in scientific studies and clarifying questions to ask experts;
- Representing scientific controversy accurately; and
- Conveying the uncertain and ever-changing nature of science.
- Sixty minutes of interactive teaching are followed by a 15-min open Q&A.
When: Wednesday, April 2, 2 – 3:15 p.m. ET
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REGISTRATION IS FREE AND OPEN TO LOCAL AND GENERAL ASSIGNMENT PRINT, RADIO AND TV REPORTERS.