Partner Resources
Between scientist and the public (in Slovenian)
The first Slovenian handbook for science journalists, titled "Between scientists and the public," is based on award-winning journalist Renata Dacinger's career as an editor and presenter at the public broadcaster Radio-Television Slovenia in Ljubljana. EurekAlert! sponsored the creation of the guide, which was produced independently by the Balkan Network of Science Journalists, with administrative support from the European Federation for Science Journalism.
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Ten short lessons in science journalism (in Croatian)
A guide for aspiring science journalists in Croatia and neighbouring countries, written by award-winning science reporter Tanja Rudež, based on her long and fruitful career at daily newspaper Jutarnji List. The guide includes a section on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in today's Balkan context. EurekAlert! sponsored the creation of the guide, which was produced independently by the Balkan Network of Science Journalists, with administrative support from the European Federation for Science Journalism, and the inaugural science journalism seminar in Zagreb in summer 2023, hosted by the Croatian Journalists/ Society.
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SAPeCCT Chile conference videos (in Spanish)
The first Symposium to Advance Journalism and Communication of Science and Technology in Chile (SAPeCCT) was held in April 2023 in Santiago. Videos of the conference keynotes and panels are available to all. EurekAlert! sponsored the conference.
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Japan Scicom Forum
Japan Scicom Forum brings together communicators, writers, scientists, journalists and select experts from abroad to inspire and boost the cohesion of scicomm in Japan, learn new skills and inform the community with best practices.
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Information and Materials for Science Journalists
The WFSJ takes pride in being a trusted resource for Science Journalists. By fostering inter-association collaboration, the WFSJ has the unique ability to advance growth and understanding at an exceptional level.
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Resources We Love
Series: Diverse Voices in Science Journalism
This series of articles explore issues around diverse voices -- or the lack thereof -- in science journalism, and how diversity can enrich and empower not just the profession but the people it serves. The thought-provoking series is produced by The Open Notebook and the NASW's Diversity Committee with support from the Simons Foundation, with practical information like being a freelancer under the U.S. visa system, covering Indigenous communities and those with autism.
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Getting Started in Science Journalism
Are you new to science writing? Or are you just thinking about getting into the field and wondering what it’s all about? The Open Notebook has published hundreds of articles and other resources aimed at helping science journalists sharpen their skills—and helping newcomers get started. This page contains a subset of those resources, with a focus on what’s most relevant to people who are getting started in science journalism.
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Tip Sheet for Newcomers to Science Writing
Maybe you’re a scientist who’s making the leap into journalism. Maybe you’re a general-assignment reporter, or an education reporter, or a city hall reporter, and you’ve been assigned your first science story. Or maybe you’re a journalism student who wants to try covering science or medicine or the environment. But whoever you are, if you’re brand new to science journalism, this tip sheet from The Open Notebook is for you.
Finding the science in any story
For a freelancer, finding a scientific angle on a trending news topic can make a pitch pleasantly unexpected, and more likely to pique an editor’s interest. Read more about finding the science angle in this piece by freelance journalist Kate Morgan for The Open Notebook.(also available in Spanish).
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All about freelancing
NASW’s All About Freelancing page provides the most helpful resources, tip sheets, and guidance on everything from negotiating better contracts and pay rates to crafting editor-pleasing pitches.
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Science Journalism Master Class: How to Pitch Science Stories That Sell
In this free course by The Open Notebook, you’ll learn the seven key components of a pitch, how much reporting you need to do up front, how to identify the right publication for your story and tailor your pitch accordingly, how to communicate with an editor, and what to do when a pitch gets rejected.
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Being a Science Journalist
So you want to be a science journalist? People arrive at science journalism from all manner of professional backgrounds. Whether you’re a scientist ready for a career change, a journalist interested in specializing in a science-related beat, a student, or a recent graduate, this curated list of resources from Knight Science Journalism @ MIT can help you get started on your journey.
Know Your Research
Tip sheets and explainers to help journalists understand academic research methods; find and recognize high-quality research; investigate scientific misconduct and research errors; and avoid missteps when reporting on new studies and public opinion polls from The Journalist’s Resource.
Journalism 101 Toolkit
So you want to be a journalist? First, you’ll need to learn the most fundamental skills of the craft: writing, editing, reporting and interviewing. International Journalists' Network (IJNet) compiled resources, tip sheets and guides into the Journalism 101 toolkit to give IJNet readers a one-stop shop for these skills. Whether you’d like to improve your headline writing or you want to be a better interviewer, the Journalism 101 toolkit will help you hone your skills as an emerging journalist.
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EurekAlert! Resources
Journalist Bulletin
Sign up to receive the EurekAlert! Journalist Bulletin. This monthly newsletter includes monthly tips and tricks to help you get the most out of EurekAlert!, and more.
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EurekAlert! Fellowships for International Science Reporters
The EurekAlert! Fellowships for International Science Reporters support excellence in science communication globally, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Through the fellowship program, EurekAlert! provides early-career science, technology, and health journalists opportunities to cover the latest research and network with peers from around the world at the AAAS Annual Meeting.
AAAS Resources
SciLine
SciLine is a free service for journalists and scientists based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). SciLine works directly with U.S. journalists to support the incorporation of scientific evidence and expertise into their news stories
Tips from Science Journalists
Learn what top science reporters and editors have to say about the relationship between science and journalism.