Description
Book SynopsisWith 16 chapters covering science communication skills, the editor and author of this book, Dr Charles Wendo, has used his detailed knowledge of the field to consult leading editors and journalists across Africa. Providing examples, learning activities, graded and ungraded quizzes to facilitate learning, the content has been tried and tested by lecturers at two universities in Nigeria and Uganda by using it to help successfully train thousands of students in science communication. Each chapter includes hands-on advice on the practice of science journalism, with learning activities to deepen the learner's understanding of the topic. The book also includes five academic systematic review papers that identify, review and synthesize available literature and experiences on science journalism and communication issues in Africa. It also includes a case study detailing the experience of Uganda's Makerere University in introducing science journalism and communication into their undergraduate and post-graduate curricula. This book is ideal for students of science journalism and communication and those wanting to improve the understanding of science, particularly in Africa.
Table of ContentsPart I: Theory and experience Chapter 1: What is scientific research and how is it conducted? Chapter 2: Theories and models of science communication Chapter 3: Current status and future of science communication in Africa Chapter 4: Science communication in Uganda: revising a university curriculum to meet the needs Chapter 5: Thinking across boundaries: interdisciplinarity as the basis of science journalism Chapter 6: The place of science in the African newsroom Part II: Science journalism practice Chapter 7: Working with scientists Chapter 8: Getting a story from an original research paper Chapter 9: Getting a science story from technical reports Chapter 10: Advanced technical skills for science reporting Chapter 11: Reporting science responsibly Chapter 12: Simplifying scientific facts, numbers and statistics Chapter 13: Packaging a science story Chapter 14: Bringing a science story to life Chapter 15: Interrogating science Chapter 16: Earning a living from science journalism
