technical writing, science writing, presentation

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2. BRAIN
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3. Last but not least

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13. BIG BABY

14. ADVERB

15. GREEN GRASS

16. SCIENCE
AND
TECHNOLO
GY
Jerrymay Q. Cargamento
Teacher lll / Villa Rosenda ES

17. It has to be said that Science Writing
should be distinguished from scientific
writing, like that done in lab reports and
research papers and textbooks, writing
directed towards an audience of researchers
or members of a particular field.
What is Science Writing

18. Science Writing is meant for a general
audience, accessible to all levels of
knowledge and understanding, for non-
experts and “non-scientists.”
What is Science Writing

19. Science Writing is a co-constructive
conversation between writer and reader, a
means of telling a story and communicating
an interesting set of information, of
furthering investigations into the world
around us and into ourselves.
What is Science Writing

20. Science Writing is an effort to make
science, something often seen as cold and
analytical, something enthusiastic and
approachable.
What is Science Writing

21. Science Writing is storytelling, plain and
simple, and a means by which we can learn
and communicate.
What is Science Writing

22. A science writer should be able to
communicate clearly and effectively so that
he can popularize and translate scientific
reports into stories.

23. 1. In order for a reader to understand what
the writer is trying to say, the writer has to
understand the reader, their aims and
purposes and how they understand things.
Characteristics of a S & H Writer

24. 2. The writer has to anticipate any struggles
or gaps in comprehension that the reader
might have; they have to properly introduce
and communicate data and information in a
way that is digestible and understandable for
someone who may not have a background in
science.
Characteristics of a S & H Writer

25. 3. Connecting scientists with the public is one
of the biggest parts of a science writer’s job.
Characteristics of a S & H Writer

26. 4. Science journalists act as a sort of
translator between the scientific community
and the public at large by reporting on what
is important, clarifying what is unclear,
asking the right questions, and looking for the
right answers.
Characteristics of a S & H Writer

27. 5. The main qualities needed in a science
journalist are curiosity, a desire to learn, and
a strong work ethic. Writing about science can
be difficult, but it can also be rewarding.
Characteristics of a S & H Writer

28. 6. He/she reports on stories that affect his/her
lives directly, such as stories on concussions in
youth sports, school lunches or the epidemic of
childhood obesity.
Characteristics of a S & H Writer

29. 1. Science News
2. Science Feature
3. Science Editorial
4. Science Column Writing
Science and Health Writing Covers:

30. ⮚ Is science writing by a scientist
or by a non-scientist for mass
consumption.
Science News Reporting

31. ⮚ His report is written for mass
understanding.
Science News Reporting

32. ⮚ He writes his story in such a way
that the science un-oriented
reader may understand and
appreciate it.
Science News Reporting

33. Any good news story should answer
the five W’s and the H, the who,
what, where, when, why and how.

34. A 57-year old man with terminal heart
disease who made history as the first person
to receive a genetically modified pig’s heart
died on Tuesday afternoon, march 8 at the
University of Maryland Medical Center
(UMMC) the hospital said.
A news story contains the
LEAD

35. Bennett first came to UMMC as a patient
in October and was placed on a heart-lung
bypass machine to keep him alive, but he was
deemed ineligible for a conventional heart
transplant.
And then a nut graf

36. After Bennett was implanted with a pig heart that
had been genetically modified to prevent rejection in a
first-of-its-kind surgery, his son called the procedure “a
miracle.” For Bennett, the procedure was his last option.
“ Before consenting to received the transplant, Mr.
Bennett was fully informed of the procedure’s risks, and
that the procedure was experimental with unknown risks
And then a first quote

37. The surgery, performed by a team at the hospital, was
among first to demonstrate the feasibility of a pig-to-
human heart transplant, a field made possible by new
gene editing tools
And then the body of the story which delves
into the scientific study

38. On December 31, the US Food and Drug Administration
granted an emergency authorization for the surgery in the
hope of saving his life. The transplanted heart performed “
very for several weeks without any signs of rejection,” the
hospital said on Wednesday. Prior efforts at pig-to-human
transplants had failed because of genetic differences that
And then the body of the story which delves
into the scientific study

39. Pigs have long been a tantalizing source of
potential transplants because their organs are
so similar to human.
Other news stories have kicker-punchy or
memorable ending

40. ⮚ an article written by or on behalf
of an editor that gives an opinion
on a science issue.
Science Editorial

41. Introduction
Sentence 1-5 to 7 words, issue +
stand
Sentence 2 - hook
The 10-Sentence Rule in Writing
Science Editorial

42. Body
Sentences 3-5 – statements of
facts and opinions.
The 10-Sentence Rule in Writing
Science Editorial

43. Conclusion
Sentences 6-7 - how and
why, facts, opinions
Sentences 8-10 – call to
The 10-Sentence Rule in Writing
Science Editorial

44. ⮚ is a recurring feature by the same writer in a newspaper,
magazine or website. In contrast to an objective news stories, it is
characterized by the voice, personality and opinions of the
writer(columnist) who can be a journalist or an expert in the
particular field about which he/she is writing.
Science Column

45. ⮚ explain how your subject relates to your readers’ everyday
lives
⮚ no need to report details about the materials used, how it
was done in the lab-focus on the relevance to people’s lives
⮚ highlight aspects of his or her personality that everyone
1. Bring the science down to earth

46. ⮚ Weight, area, size, volume, etc.- help
audience visualize the numbers by
comparing them with things that we see or
use with our everyday lives.
2. Make a picture out of numbers

47. ⮚ Explain or use simple terms. Don’t assume
that your readers know everything.
Example:
The Richter Scale is” logarithmic.”
- explain the meaning of terms but beware
3. Deal with jargon

48. 1. Take a reader’s view. Write for your
audience.
Things to Remember in S&H Writing

49. 2. Specify facts. Support your writing with
source materials. DO NOT INVENT FACTS.
Always cite references (websites, authors,
books, research journals etc.)
Things to Remember in S&H Writing

50. 3. Examples:
“Jones(1985) found that…
Since fence lizards are not… (Ballinger and
Lynch, 1992) it is…
Things to Remember in S&H Writing

51. 4. Write as you speak. Reach your audience by
using simple words. CONNECT with your
READERS by using words they can easily
understand.
Things to Remember in S&H Writing

52. 5. Remember: you write to convey
information, facts to promote awareness,
understanding and involvement.
Make it concrete. Use concrete words and
strong verbs, words must be precise and
convey what you mean.
Things to Remember in S&H Writing

53. 6. Make it short and to the point. Ideally, it
should be 8-10 paragraphs, 5 sentences each,
minimum.
Avoid redundancies, repetitions and over
explanation.
“ A good S&H article is the one that is read
Things to Remember in S&H Writing

54. 6. Make it short and to the point. Ideally, it
should be 8-10 paragraphs, 5 sentences each,
minimum.
Avoid redundancies, repetitions and over
explanation.
“ A good S&H article is the one that is read
Things to Remember in S&H Writing

55. Being a non-scientist…
writing about science is
A-Okay!!!

56. Thank you!!!
GOD BLESS US ALL!!!

57. Write a Science Feature on
this topic:
Suob or Steam Therapy as
Panacea for Covid 19,
truth or myth?