FREE online course in Science Journalism

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Online Course in Science Journalism (FREE)

An online course in science journalism that covers major practical and conceptual issues in science journalism has been launched in English, French and Arabic by the World Federation of Science Journalists in close cooperation with SciDev.Net, the London-based Science and Development Network

The course was designed for use by professional journalists, journalism students and teachers. It consists of eight lessons on topics including: how to find and research stories, exposing false claims, how to pitch to an editor, turning crisis reporting to advantage and more.

Each lesson consists of an e-lecture with examples, self-teaching questions, and assignments.

To learn more and to get started, go to http://www.wfsj.org/course/

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