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UNINA9910647257803321 |
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Autore |
Wendo Charles |
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Science Communication Skills For Journalists : A Resource Book for Universities In Africa / / Charles Wendo |
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Wallingford : , : CABI, , 2022 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (30 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Science journalism |
Communication in science |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Part I: Theory and experience Chapter 1: What is scientific research and how is it conducted? Chapter 2: Theories and models of science communication Chapter 3: Current status and future of science communication in Africa Chapter 4: Science communication in Uganda: revising a university curriculum to meet the needs Chapter 5: Thinking across boundaries: interdisciplinarity as the basis of science journalism Chapter 6: The place of science in the African newsroom Part II: Science journalism practice Chapter 7: Working with scientists Chapter 8: Getting a story from an original research paper Chapter 9: Getting a science story from technical reports Chapter 10: Advanced technical skills for science reporting Chapter 11: Reporting science responsibly Chapter 12: Simplifying scientific facts, numbers and statistics Chapter 13: Packaging a science story Chapter 14: Bringing a science story to life Chapter 15: Interrogating science Chapter 16: Earning a living from science journalism. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book covers science communication skills and provides hands-on guidance together with examples, learning activities, graded and ungraded quizzes to facilitate learning. There are five academic review papers reflecting on key science journalism and communication issues in Africa. |
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