Advanced Training Course in Science Journalism 2.0

BY
Udemy

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 3200

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 3,200
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

The syllabus

Introduction & Essentials of Science Journalism

  • Role and importance
  • Scope and career opportunities
  • How to start freelancing as science communicator
  • Educational qualification, science writer Vs science journalist
  • Assessment #1
  • 6 styles of news articles writing, do's and don'ts
  • Importance of science journalism
  • Assessment #2
  • Assignment #1 (Quick Market Research)

Writing a Good Science News Story

  • How to spot a great news story and different news sources
  • Secondary news sources
  • Assessment #3
  • Formula for writing a science news story
  • Assessment #4
  • Formula #1: Lead, 5W's & 1H
  • Formula #2: Nut Graf
  • Assessment #5
  • Formula #3: Body
  • Formula #4: Kicker
  • Assessment #6
  • Writing a good science news story: Tips #1
  • Writing a good science news story: Tips #2
  • Writing a good science news story: Tips #3-5
  • Assessment #7

Creating Science Feature Story

  • Science feature article
  • Assessment #8
  • To-do's for science feature article
  • Writing pattern (Formula #1: introduction)
  • Formula #2: Body & Ending
  • Assessment #9
  • 4 styles of science feature story
  • Assessment #10
  • Writing investigative science story (case study: Theranos Scandal)
  • Investigative story: thing's to do
  • Assessment #11

Taking Interviews

  • How to approach
  • Assessment #12
  • How to conduct an interview
  • Assessment #13
  • General questionnaire template

Handling Controversial Topics

  • Controversial science news
  • Assessment #14
  • How to write controversial news
  • Assessment #15

Pitching Your Story to the Editor

  • A good pitch
  • Finding an editor and pitching tips
  • Assessment #16

Making Content Promotion Strategies

  • Content distribution channels
  • Assessment #17
  • Social media and email marketing
  • Assessment #18

CMS and Online Publishing

  • Publish your articles for free
  • Content Management System (CMS)
  • Assessment #19

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