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Training of Trainers

Region IIIFebruary 25, 2015

ARIES N. OLIVEROS0915-9656107

[email protected]

School Paper Adviser, The Central Scholar

Philippine Science High School-Central Luzon Campus


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School Paper Adviser, The Central Scholar Chief, Curriculum and Instruction

Services Division, PSHS-CLC Founder, Philippine Science High

School National Campus Journalism

Summit (2013)

Teacher Champion, International

Schools Essay Writing Competition onSustainable Living (2013), Berkshire,

United Kingdom

Outstanding School Paper Adviser

of Region III S.Y. 2014-2015

NSPC Group Contest Winner- 1st Place News Page (2014)

- 3rd Place Science Page (2014)

- 1st Place Feature Page (2013)

- 2nd Place Science Page (2013)Aries N. Oliveros


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Presentation Highlights

Science Writing for School Paper Roles of Science Writers Areas of Science Writing Types of Science Writing Tips for Aspiring Science Writers

Examples of Science Writing


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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PAGE


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Science Writing for School apers

presents science and technology (S&T)

in a more acceptable language

understandable to layman

makes S&T information

easy to understand andreader-friendly


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emphasizes thesocio-economic

impact of S&T in

the lives of people

Continuation

Science Writing for School apers


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1. As a translatorof scientific/technical

jargon into simple and easy-to-understand

term

A science writer wears two hats:

2. As an interpreterof

S&T for the benefit

of mankind


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Science writers provide the scientificbackground on breaking news.


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Focus of S&T writers:

1. Research results and breakthroughs

2. Announcements of important S&T

activities/events

3. Scientific gatherings where

S&T papers are presented

4. Success stories on S&T

projects


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Focus of science writers:

National and international trends in science

Environmental issues

Health updates and programs

S&T exhibits, seminars, etc.


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Areas of Science Writing

1. Discoveries


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Areas of Science Writing / Continuation

2. Technological Advancements


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3. Health and Medicine



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4. Environmental Issues



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Types of Science Writing

1. News2. Feature3. Editorial


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gives the 5 Ws and H

follows the inverted

pyramid structurewhere the summary

lead gives the

important details


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presents facts creatively

gets into the lives of people inspires and entertain readers


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discusses a critical analysis of an issue argues based on facts

upholds a moral stand


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USEFUL TIPS IN SCIENCE WRITING

Use headings Use concise statements

Use supporting details

Use your opinions wisely and appropriately Avoid absolute statements


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CONTEXTUALIZATION

the act or process of putting informationinto context; making sense of informationfrom the situation or location in whichthe information was found


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LOCALIZATION

to make local; limit or confine to aparticular place, area, or locality


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INDIGENIZATION

the fact of making something more native;transformation of some service, idea etc. tosuit a local culture


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Avoid slang

Do not use contractions

Use the proper verb tense

Use active verbs

Do not misuse scientific

terms

Observe proper attribution

of sources

Continuation

USEFUL TIPS


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Prepare to win.

Read a lot of materials.Focus on your goal.


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Cruz, C. J. (2010). Campus Journalism and School Paper Advising. (2nd

ed.) Manila: Rex Book Store.

Harkrider, J. (1996). Getting Started in Journalism. Illinois: NationalTextbook Company.

Kemper, D. et al. (2000). Writers Express A Handbook for Young Writers,Thinkers, and Learners. Massachusetts: Great Source EducationalGroup, Inc.

Khan, R. E. (2010). Campus Journalism. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing.

Soriano, R.F. and Henson, R.M. (1999).A Primer on News Organization andTechniques (With Exercises). Manila: Booklore Publishing Corporation.

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