SCIENCE
WRITING
SCIENCE WRITING
In Campus Journalism
MA. CATHERINE A. OMORI
DIVISION OF BACOLOD CITY
2023
SCIENCE
WRITING
MA. CATHERINE A. OMORI
DIVISION OF BACOLOD CITY
“Anti-mosquito” cane toads released in QC
may be lethal to dogs, humans
From CNN Philippines:
A warning for residents in Barangay Old
Balara in Quezon City: Those frogs released
in your neighborhood may end up killing more
than just mosquitoes.
Wildlife biologist Carmela Española told CNN
Philippines that the more than 1,000 cane
toads released in the area in a drive against
dengue could harm dogs and people.
Española said touching these frogs could
cause nausea and severe allergy — and
sometimes, much worse.
“It has caused death in the past, there have
been records of it causing death,” she said.
The release of the frogs in creeks in the
village was met with criticism online, with
some netizens pointing out that these
amphibians may cause harm to pets and
humans. Others said the toads may be an
invasive species.
in Campus Journalism
2023
SCIENCE
WRITING
MA. CATHERINE A. OMORI
DIVISION OF BACOLOD CITY
in Campus Journalism
2023
SCIENCE
WRITING
Writing about
scientific subject
matter, often in a
non-technical
manner for an
audience of non-
scientists. in Campus Journalism
MA. CATHERINE A. OMORI
DIVISION OF BACOLOD CITY
2023
SCIENCE
WRITING
To produce a science
section that stands
out, the school
publication must
come up with
something different.
Note:
2023
SCIENCE
WRITING
Roles
Science Writer
2023
SCIENCE
WRITING
Roles
Science Writer
MESSENGER
able to communicate
clearly and effectively so
that he or she can
popularize and translate
scientific reports into
stories
2023
SCIENCE
WRITING
Roles
Science Writer
INTERPRETER
of Science and
Technology and its
benefit to mankind
2023
SCIENCE
WRITING
Roles
Science Writer
TRANSLATOR
of scientific or
technical jargon into
simple language
2023
SCIENCE
WRITING
Science News
Science Editorial
Science Feature
in Campus Journalism
MA. CATHERINE A. OMORI
DIVISION OF BACOLOD CITY
Promote
scientific
literacy.
Focus on the facts
Science
News
Analysis of the issue must be
based on scientific facts and
following the scientific method.
Assumptions raised must be
based on solid logic and
following the scientific method.
Research, research, research.
Troubling return
Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:16 AM September 05, 2019
It’s another health nightmare waiting to happen — unless the nation acts quickly.
On top of the twin epidemics of measles and dengue afflicting thousands of Filipinos, mostly
children, at present, the Department of Health (DOH) has revealed that two samples taken
from Manila’s sewage this year tested positive for vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV).
Why is this deeply troubling news? Because the Philippines has been certified polio-free
since 2000 by the DOH, with the last recorded polio case in 1993.
The return of the polio virus thus indicates a breakdown in the public health program that
eradicated the disease and helps keep it at bay. That appears to be the drop in oral polio
vaccine (OPV) coverage in recent years, exacerbated by the widespread vaccine scare
generated by the Dengvaxia controversy.
Read more: https://opinion.inquirer.net/123767/troubling-return#ixzz5yfUFpg5D
A newspaper
article written by
or on behalf of an
editor that gives
an opinion on a
science issue.
.
Integrate values in science.
Science
Editorial
Focus on the facts
Present technical and
complicated scientific
concepts/ideas, that can be
easily understood.
Focus on the facts
What issues in your school/community are
affected by science?
Human
interest story
that also
looks into
science.
.
Write for your audience
Science
Feature
Localize science stories.
Advocate environmental
awareness.
Celebrate the wonders of nature.
Elements of
Science Writing
Catchy and
appropriate
headline
Utilizes graphs, tables,
sharp, properly cropped
and captioned pictures
Clearly written lead
Coherence
Elements of
Science Writing
Cites scientific
references,
statistics, and
relevant
figures/facts to
support
credibility of
statements
and/or narratives
Utilizes facts from
interviews, document
reviews, data
analyses, and other
reliable sources
Presents relevant and
timely issues on S&T
Uses scientific/ technical
jargon to a minimum level
MA. CATHERINE A. OMORI
Transition/
Quote Formula
Lead
Nut Graph
Direct Quote
Transition
Direct Quote
Transition
Direct Quote
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    2023 SCIENCE WRITING MA. CATHERINE A.OMORI DIVISION OF BACOLOD CITY “Anti-mosquito” cane toads released in QC may be lethal to dogs, humans From CNN Philippines: A warning for residents in Barangay Old Balara in Quezon City: Those frogs released in your neighborhood may end up killing more than just mosquitoes. Wildlife biologist Carmela Española told CNN Philippines that the more than 1,000 cane toads released in the area in a drive against dengue could harm dogs and people. Española said touching these frogs could cause nausea and severe allergy — and sometimes, much worse. “It has caused death in the past, there have been records of it causing death,” she said. The release of the frogs in creeks in the village was met with criticism online, with some netizens pointing out that these amphibians may cause harm to pets and humans. Others said the toads may be an invasive species. in Campus Journalism
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    2023 SCIENCE WRITING MA. CATHERINE A.OMORI DIVISION OF BACOLOD CITY in Campus Journalism
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    A newspaper article writtenby or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a science issue. . Integrate values in science. Science Editorial Focus on the facts Present technical and complicated scientific concepts/ideas, that can be easily understood. Focus on the facts
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