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Science Writing

The document discusses science writing and provides guidance on how to write about scientific topics. It defines science writing as writing that reports on scientific subject matter for both specialist and general audiences. Key aspects of science writing include precision, clarity, and objectivity. The role of a science writer is to translate scientific concepts and jargon into more understandable language for laypeople. The document also provides tips for structure and elements to include, such as an introduction with a hook and nut graf. It emphasizes writing in an informative yet conversational style.

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Science Writing

The document discusses science writing and provides guidance on how to write about scientific topics. It defines science writing as writing that reports on scientific subject matter for both specialist and general audiences. Key aspects of science writing include precision, clarity, and objectivity. The role of a science writer is to translate scientific concepts and jargon into more understandable language for laypeople. The document also provides tips for structure and elements to include, such as an introduction with a hook and nut graf. It emphasizes writing in an informative yet conversational style.

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Science Writing

What is Science Writing?


 The term science writing refers to writing about a
scientific subject matter, often in a non-technical manner
for an audience of non-scientists (a form of journalism or
creative nonfiction). Also called popular science writing.
 Science writing may also refer to writing that reports
scientific observations and results in a manner governed
by specific conventions (a form of technical writing).
More commonly known as scientific writing.
Elements in Science Writing
•Precision: ambiguities in writing cause confusion
and may prevent a reader from grasping
crucial aspects of the methodology and
synthesis
•Clarity: concepts and methods in the sciences can often
be complex; writing that is difficult to follow
greatly amplifies any confusion on the part of the
reader
•Objectivity: any claims that you make need to be based
on facts, not intuition or emotion
Areas of Science and Technology
Writing

Environmental Issues
Health Updates
Exhibits
Discoveries
Role of Science Writer
A translator of scientific words and technically
jargon words
- Jargon which can describe language which is
overly technical, obscure, and pretentious in a
negative way.
 Presents Science and Technology more
understandable and acceptable language to a
layman.
 Makes a Science and Technology
information a reader-friendly
 Gives emphasis on the socio-
economic impact of Science and
Technology in the lives of the people.
BASIC STRUCTURE FOR BEGINNERS
 Introduction must include:
hook- a sentence or two that piques the reader’s interest, enticing them to
continue reading.

Metaphor- is a figures of speech that involve comparison of unlike things.


(e.g. Love is a battlefield.)

Bridge- helps connect an old paragraph or idea to a new one.


Nut graf- is usually the second paragraph of an article, or the paragraph
immediately following an extended lead. The responsibility of a
nut graf is to contextualize the most important facts of an article
and provide audiences with a clear understanding of that article’s
angle.
• BODY must be:

At least three paragraphs.


(each paragraph must have different topics
but in connection with one topic to another.)
_________________________________________________________________________________________

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Note: one line composed of 2-3 sentences


• CONCLUSION OR SUMMARY:

The compiled ideas that summarizes


the whole body.
• SOLUTION:
Shoot the answers (can be presented
in a bulleted or a numerical form)
• CLINCHER

- is the literary or narrational device you use to


cement your readers’ attention at the end of your essay
and keep them hooked even after they're done reading;
it is nearly always included in the conclusion.
- restating the mainpoint of your conclusion
TIPS IN GOOD SCIENCE WRITING
 There should be an element of surprise.
- Avoid talking the topic in the first paragraph.
 Concentrate on your topic. If it’s all about science

then it must be about science and health.


 Can start with “hugot lines” (e.g. “Trapiko, ikaw ang
pumupuno ng _____ sa ilong ko!)
 Avoid using first person, rather always use the 3rd
person to avoid personal bias or subjectivity. However,
never use “we” in a way that includes the reader
(e.g., “here we see trait evolution in action”)
 Be different. Use an association words that cannot
be used by others or many.
 Definition of topic can be much better to use and
write at the middle of writing engagement.
 Never raise a question at the beginning of the
paragraph.
 Punchline must be convincing. (e.g. A not so
friendly insect cockroach that contributes a
balancing factor in an eco-system.)
 Make use of figurative language METAPHOR rather
than simile. (e.g. Love is a battlefield)
• Level of detail/ Writing should be informative
Include as much detail as is necessary, but
exclude extraneous information that could not
be applicable to the topic. The reader
should be able to easily follow the
methodology, results, and logic without being
distracted by irrelevant facts and descriptions.
• Writing should be conversational (magaan)
Sample complex and simple words in
SCIENCE WRITING

COMPLEX SIMPLE
efficacious effective
utilize use
elucidate explain
proximal close
Leave a distinct description or use
the story characters to incorporate
in the writing. (e.g. “para akong si
Snow White” na sa matagal na
pagkakahimbing ay nawala sa
sirkulasyon ng kinagisnan kong
bayan”)
 Give the idea of CONTRAST
 One important thing is to make a facts
sheet of different topics/current events
and let our contestants memorize each
facts.
As they memorize, they should also be
updated of the facts and news about them
Have them READ… WRITE….READ &
WRITE….
They should READ &
WRITE now and then for
them to be FACTUAL with
their write-ups.
THANK YOU!

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