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Science journalism in the 21 st century Eric Betz Mentor: Randy Wilson

What is science writing? Broad: covers the entire range of media Popular: seeks to reach an educated audience assumed to have no previous knowledge of the topic.

“...few understand science, and many fear its awesome power. To the uncomprehending, the pronouncements of scientists can sound as opaque as the muttered spells of magicians...” “The cure for fear and loathing of science is neither propaganda nor persuasion but knowledge-conveyed, preferably, in stories that capture and reward an audience's attention.” -Timothy Ferris

Effective storytelling -Incorporates fiction elements to create a readable story -Uses dialogue and quotes to push the story along and captivate the reader -In general, prefers the simple over the complex

Some examples 'Code 3: skier buried in avalanche' (Photo by Keenan Kusnierczyk)

Some examples El Nino ready to break loose (slide provided by NWS Bellemont)

Some examples On the hunt for alien moons (Photo by Josh Biggs)

Why does science writing matter? Poor science journalism leads to: Misunderstandings/ unclear information Inaccuracy Science apathy Sensationalism Strong science journalism leads to: Compelling stories An increased interest in science An informed public Better policy

The inside scoop for scientists 1) Typically, the thing your interviewer is most concerned with is 'why does your research matter?' 2) The average journalist has no science background and no idea what you're talking about. 3) You can ask to see a copy before it's published, but only to help with accuracy.

Conclusion -Program benefits, career goals and future plans All stories are available online at

Acknowledgements I'd like to thank my mentor Randy Wilson as well as the editorial staff at the Arizona Daily Sun for their guidance and encouragement over this school year.