This document provides guidance and information about science writing. It discusses the purpose and essential aspects of science writing, which is to present scientific information to laypeople in an understandable way. Some key points include:
- Science writing aims to translate scientific jargon into simple, reader-friendly terms and emphasize the socio-economic impact of science and technology.
- Popular areas of science writing include discoveries, technology, health/medicine, and the environment. Science writers draw from various sources like research results and scientific events.
- Components of good science writing include using an appropriate style and structure, minimizing jargon, and attributing sources properly.
- Types of science writing include news reports, features, editorials,