What is the Online Course in Science Journalism?
This Online Course in Science Journalism is a world-first, created by the World Federation of Science Journalists in close cooperation with SciDev.Net, the London-based Science and Development Network. It is available in French, English, Spanish and Arabic, and will soon be available in Portuguese and Mandarin. So far there are eight lessons in the online course, written and translated by experienced journalists and trainers from all continents. They cover major practical and conceptual issues in science journalism, for example: how to find and research stories, exposing false claims, how to pitch to an editor, turning crisis reporting to advantage and so forth – topics that are relevant to beginners in journalism as well as more experienced reporters and editors in all regions of the world. The course can either be approached in sequence, from Lessons 1 to 8, or by dipping into individual chapters in any order; they are designed to be self-contained, and used according to suit differe
