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Sharyn Gayo
Sharyn Gayo

This document provides guidance on science writing for a school paper. It discusses how campus journalism can popularize the culture of science. It then lists the places and years the school has placed in the National Schools Press Conference science section awards. The document outlines the roles of science writers as interpreters and translators of scientific information. It also identifies key areas of science writing like discoveries, technology, health/medicine, and environmental issues. The document spends several paragraphs detailing the important components of good science writing like using an appropriate style and structure, citing sources, and observing ethics. It concludes by listing essential aspects of science writing like presenting science in understandable terms, emphasizing socio-economic impacts, localizing stories, and promoting scientific literacy.

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SCIENCE WRITING for the school paper ARIES N. OLIVEROS School Paper Adviser, The Central Scholar Chief, Curriculum and Instruction Services Division Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga Davao City Campus Journalism Academy Davao Doctors College Inc. May 4-5, 2017
Campus journalism is a tool to popularize the culture of science.
National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) Awards 2013 Ormoc City, Leyte 2014 Subic, Zambales 2015 Taguig City 2016 Koronadal City 2nd Place Science Section 3rd Place Science Section 1st Place Science Section 6th Place Science Section
Roles of Science Writers
As an interpreter of S&T for the benefit of mankind
As a translator of scientific/technical jargon into simple language
Science writers provide the scientific background on breaking news.
Areas of Science Writing Discoveries Technology Health and Medicine Environmental Issues
Components of Science Writing TECHNICAL Manifests unity and coherence to the theme/topic Has catchy and appropriate headline that is clear and free of bias Contains a lead that is clearly written and focused on the most important detail
Components of Science Writing / Continuation Follows appropriate style and form Uses appropriate terms and lingo to report and/or discuss events Observes rules of grammar and syntax
Components of Science Writing / Continuation Utilizes graphs, tables, sharp, properly cropped and captioned pictures Uses logical arrangement of ideas Includes stories that are arranged in decreasing importance
Components of Science Writing CONTENT Utilizes facts from interviews, document review, data analyses, and other reliable sources Presents relevant and timely issues on S&T Uses technical jargon to a minimum
ETHICS Cites scientific references, statistics, and relevant figures/facts to bolster credibility of statements and/or narratives Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (fairness, relevance, accuracy, and balance) Components of Science Writing
ESSENTIALS OF SCIENCE WRITING
Present science and technology (S&T) in a more acceptable language understandable to layman.
Emphasize the socio-economic impact of S&T in the lives of people.
Present technical and complicated scientific concepts or ideas that can be easily understood by a wide variety of reader.
Localize science stories.
Celebrate the wonders of nature.
Advocate environmental awareness.
Promote scientific literacy.
Integrate values in science.
To produce a science section that stands out, the school publication must come up with something different.
Cruz, C. J. (2010). Campus Journalism and School Paper Advising. (2nd ed.) Manila: Rex Book Store. DepEd memorandum No.9, s 2014. National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) 2014 Guidelines. Harkrider, J. (1996). Getting Started in Journalism. Illinois: National Textbook Company. Kemper, D. et al. (2000). Writers Express A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers, and Learners. Massachusetts: Great Source Educational Group, Inc. Khan, R. E. (2010). Campus Journalism. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing. Soriano, R.F. and Henson, R.M. (1999). A Primer on News Organization and Techniques (With Exercises). Manila: Booklore Publishing Corporation. 24 References
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Conceptualizing%20the%20 science%20section

  • 1. SCIENCE WRITING for the school paper ARIES N. OLIVEROS School Paper Adviser, The Central Scholar Chief, Curriculum and Instruction Services Division Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga Davao City Campus Journalism Academy Davao Doctors College Inc. May 4-5, 2017
  • 2. Campus journalism is a tool to popularize the culture of science.
  • 3. National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) Awards 2013 Ormoc City, Leyte 2014 Subic, Zambales 2015 Taguig City 2016 Koronadal City 2nd Place Science Section 3rd Place Science Section 1st Place Science Section 6th Place Science Section
  • 5. As an interpreter of S&T for the benefit of mankind
  • 6. As a translator of scientific/technical jargon into simple language
  • 7. Science writers provide the scientific background on breaking news.
  • 8. Areas of Science Writing Discoveries Technology Health and Medicine Environmental Issues
  • 9. Components of Science Writing TECHNICAL Manifests unity and coherence to the theme/topic Has catchy and appropriate headline that is clear and free of bias Contains a lead that is clearly written and focused on the most important detail
  • 10. Components of Science Writing / Continuation Follows appropriate style and form Uses appropriate terms and lingo to report and/or discuss events Observes rules of grammar and syntax
  • 11. Components of Science Writing / Continuation Utilizes graphs, tables, sharp, properly cropped and captioned pictures Uses logical arrangement of ideas Includes stories that are arranged in decreasing importance
  • 12. Components of Science Writing CONTENT Utilizes facts from interviews, document review, data analyses, and other reliable sources Presents relevant and timely issues on S&T Uses technical jargon to a minimum
  • 13. ETHICS Cites scientific references, statistics, and relevant figures/facts to bolster credibility of statements and/or narratives Observes ethical and professional standards for print media (fairness, relevance, accuracy, and balance) Components of Science Writing
  • 15. Present science and technology (S&T) in a more acceptable language understandable to layman.
  • 16. Emphasize the socio-economic impact of S&T in the lives of people.
  • 17. Present technical and complicated scientific concepts or ideas that can be easily understood by a wide variety of reader.
  • 23. To produce a science section that stands out, the school publication must come up with something different.
  • 24. Cruz, C. J. (2010). Campus Journalism and School Paper Advising. (2nd ed.) Manila: Rex Book Store. DepEd memorandum No.9, s 2014. National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) 2014 Guidelines. Harkrider, J. (1996). Getting Started in Journalism. Illinois: National Textbook Company. Kemper, D. et al. (2000). Writers Express A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers, and Learners. Massachusetts: Great Source Educational Group, Inc. Khan, R. E. (2010). Campus Journalism. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing. Soriano, R.F. and Henson, R.M. (1999). A Primer on News Organization and Techniques (With Exercises). Manila: Booklore Publishing Corporation. 24 References