Angler Science Journalism

An Introduction
Erscheinungsjahr 2017
ISBN: 978-1-317-36982-0
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 362 Seiten

Science Journalism: An Introduction gives wide-ranging guidance on producing journalistic content about different areas of scientific research. It provides a step-by-step guide to mastering the practical skills necessary for covering scientific stories and explaining the business behind the industry.

Martin Angler, an experienced science and technology journalist, covers the main stages involved in getting an article written and published; from choosing an idea, structuring your pitch, researching and interviewing, to writing effectively for magazines, newspapers and online. There are chapters dedicated to investigative reporting, handling scientific data and techniques for explaining scientific practice and research findings to a non-specialist audience. Coverage in the chapters is supported by reading lists, review questions and practical exercises. The book also includes extensive interviews with established science journalists, scholars and scientists. These presents tips on building a career in science journalism and what makes a good reporter and discussions around the current issues they may face professionally. The book concludes by laying out the numerous available routes into science journalism; listing relevant writing programs, fellowships, awards and successful online science magazines.

For students of journalism and professional journalists at all levels, this book offers an invaluable overview of contemporary science journalism, with an emphasis on professional journalistic practice and success in the digital age.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Angler, Martin W

Angler, Martin

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Medienwissenschaften
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Mediensoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction 2. Finding Science Story Ideas 3. Pitching 4. Interviewing Scientists 5. Writing About Science - For Magazines 6. Writing About Science - For Newspapers 7. Writing About Science – Online 8. Storytelling for Science Journalists 9. Facts and Figures 10. Investigative Science Journalism 11. Science Journalism in the Digital Age 12. Building a Career in Science Journalism

Über Autor(innen)

Martin W. Angler is a freelance science journalist with a background in technology and environmental journalism. His articles have appeared in UK and US broadcasters and publications including the BBC and Scientific American, and also major German and Swiss newspapers, such as Neue Zürcher Zeitung, ZEIT Online, SPIEGEL Online, Motherboard Germany, P.M. Magazin and Bild der Wissenschaft. He was also a regular contributor to two radio programmes on technology on the Italian public broadcaster RAI, as well as leading interdisciplinary science projects at the European Academy of Bolzano.