The ABC’s of Science Writing

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The ABC’s of Science Writing Memoirs of an Ignorant Journalist Otto Ross

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The ABC’s of Science Writing. Memoirs of an Ignorant Journalist Otto Ross. (Minutes) . (Level of Understanding). 1) Send Press Releases. 2) Use Plain Language. 3) Never Use Acronyms. 4) Suggest Art. 5) Give Background. 6) Be Patient. Thank You!. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The ABC’s of Science Writing

Memoirs of an Ignorant JournalistOtto Ross

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Relationship Between Length of First Interview and Level of

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Language Used in a Typical Interview

Acronyms, Jargon, Inde-cipherable Science TalkPrepositions

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1) Send Press Releases

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2) Use Plain Language

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3) Never Use Acronyms

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4) Suggest Art

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5) Give Background

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6) Be Patient

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Thank You!


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