Should science writers be responsible for building public trust in science?
Science writers can play a role in building public support for science, but is that their responsibility?
Oct. 14, 2018
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We've got the beat: How to create an area of expertise as a science writer
What are the benefits of having a beat in science journalism? What are the drawbacks? And how do you become an established beat reporter in a certain area?
Oct. 14, 2018
Oh now I get it: Training scientists to communicate clearly
How do you persuade a scientist to engage with the public? This was the topic of the "Oh now I get it" workshop of ScienceWriters 2018.
Oct. 14, 2018
Congratulations, you're a manager! Now what?
You've just found yourself in the manager's seat. Maybe your mind is racing with thoughts. "How in the world did I get here?" "What am I supposed to do?" Or you worked your tail off to get there and are excited but have found yourself tackling unexpected challenges.
Oct. 14, 2018
Raising your voice: Using essay techniques in science writing
Science may always give the impression of cold hard facts. Yet by adding a personal voice to these "cold hard facts", science writing can create compelling stories that resonate with readers.
Oct. 14, 2018Moderator Alison Gillespie thinks her session on optimizing Twitter for science communication should have been named "Taming the beast" because of the barrage of content that is posted on the social media platform.
Oct. 14, 2018Curious about who we are and what your fellow members think? Check out the 3-page spread of membership survey results in this sneak peek excerpt from the ScienceWriters Fall issue.
Oct. 5, 2018