1. He scientific world is about to be turned on its ear
The year is 2053
He scientific world is about to be turned on its ear

2. There is a new global newspaper...
The Planet News The Planet News is the number one newspaper in the world. We have a circulation of 10 billion daily. Reporting the latest science news is the ultimate goal of all science journalists.

3. I am the SCIENCE EDITOR
for The Planet News
n YOU all work for ME

4. Today there are four This could be you!
Press conferences going on to reveal the biggest DNA science discoveries of the year.
Only the best articles will be published.
You have one hour to go to the press conference, get the story and write it.
This could be you!

5. Genetic Futures Forum at the Royal Society on November 26th
If your article is chosen…
… you will be one of the best science reporting teams in the world and your work will be presented at the
Genetic Futures Forum at the Royal Society on November 26th

6. So what makes a good article?
Headline
n must grab reader's attention
n decide on how serious or sensational to make it
n must be related to the story
Byline
n your name! It could be famous....

7. Lead paragraph n what? n who? n where? n why? n how?
n include an eye-catching picture here!

8. Main story n describe story in more detail
n concentrate on 'hooks', like surprising things and emotions
n include quotes from scientists
n make facts easy to understand

9. What to do at the Press Conference
n be assertive
n ask specific questions
n ask tough questions
n write down quotes
n get accurate dates, names of places and people, sums of money

10. REMEMBER to
share the workload

11. GO!