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This document summarizes a presentation by Aries N. Oliveros on science writing for school papers. Oliveros is the School Paper Adviser for the Philippine Science High School-Central Luzon Campus. The presentation highlights the roles of science writers in translating scientific information for laypeople and emphasizing the socio-economic impact of science and technology. It also outlines areas of science writing like discoveries, technological advancements, health/medicine, and environmental issues. Additionally, it provides tips for aspiring science writers such as using concise statements, active verbs, and proper attribution of sources.

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ST Writing

This document summarizes a presentation by Aries N. Oliveros on science writing for school papers. Oliveros is the School Paper Adviser for the Philippine Science High School-Central Luzon Campus. The presentation highlights the roles of science writers in translating scientific information for laypeople and emphasizing the socio-economic impact of science and technology. It also outlines areas of science writing like discoveries, technological advancements, health/medicine, and environmental issues. Additionally, it provides tips for aspiring science writers such as using concise statements, active verbs, and proper attribution of sources.

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Training of Trainers Region III

February 25, 2015

ARIES N. OLIVEROS
0915-9656107
oliveros_aries12@yahoo.com.ph
School Paper Adviser, The Central Scholar
Philippine Science High School-Central Luzon Campus

School Paper Adviser, The Central Scholar

Aries N. Oliveros

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 on
Sustainable 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)

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

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PAGE

Science Writing for School Papers

presents science and technology (S&T)


in a more acceptable language
understandable to layman
makes S&T information
easy to understand and
reader-friendly

Science Writing for School Papers


Continuation

emphasizes the
socio-economic
impact of S&T in
the lives of people

A science writer wears two hats:


1. As a translator of scientific/technical
jargon into simple and easy-to-understand
term

2. As an interpreter of
S&T for the benefit
of mankind

Science writers provide the scientific


background on breaking news.

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

Focus of science writers:


National and international trends in science

Environmental issues
Health updates and programs
S&T exhibits, seminars, etc.

Areas of Science Writing

1. Discoveries

Areas of Science Writing / Continuation

2. Technological Advancements

Areas of Science Writing / Continuation

3. Health and Medicine

Areas of Science Writing / Continuation

4. Environmental Issues

Types of Science Writing


1. News
2. Feature
3. Editorial

gives the 5 Ws and H


follows the inverted
pyramid structure
where the summary
lead gives the
important details

presents facts creatively


gets into the lives of people
inspires and entertain readers

discusses a critical analysis of an issue


argues based on facts
upholds a moral stand

USEFUL TIPS IN SCIENCE WRITING


Use headings
Use concise statements
Use supporting details
Use your opinions wisely and appropriately
Avoid absolute statements

CONTEXTUALIZATION
the act or process of putting information
into context; making sense of information
from the situation or location in which
the information was found

LOCALIZATION
to make local; limit or confine to a
particular place, area, or locality

INDIGENIZATION

the fact of making something more native;


transformation of some service, idea etc. to
suit a local culture

Continuation

USEFUL TIPS
Avoid slang
Do not use contractions
Use the proper verb tense
Use active verbs
Do not misuse scientific
terms
Observe proper attribution
of sources

Prepare to win.
Read a lot of materials.
Focus on your goal.

References
Cruz, C. J. (2010). Campus Journalism and School Paper Advising. (2nd
ed.) Manila: Rex Book Store.
Harkrider, J. (1996). Getting Started in Journalism. Illinois: National
Textbook Company.
Kemper, D. et al. (2000). Writers Express A Handbook for Young Writers,
Thinkers, and Learners. Massachusetts: Great Source Educational
Group, Inc.
Khan, R. E. (2010). Campus Journalism. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing.
Soriano, R.F. and Henson, R.M. (1999). A Primer on News Organization and
Techniques (With Exercises). Manila: Booklore Publishing Corporation.

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Training of Trainers – Region III February 25, 2015 ARIES N. OLIVEROS 0915-9656107 oliveros_aries12@yahoo.com.ph School Paper
• School Paper Adviser, The Central Scholar • Chief, Curriculum and Instruction Services Division, PSHS-CLC • Founder, Phili
Presentation Highlights Science Writing for School Paper Roles of Science Writers Areas of Science Writing Types of Scien
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PAGE
Science Writing for School Papers • presents science and technology (S&T) in a more acceptable language understandable to
• emphasizes the socio-economic impact of S&T in the lives of people Continuation… Science Writing for School Papers
1. As a translator of scientific/technical jargon into simple and easy-to-understand term A science writer wears two hats:
Science writers provide the scientific background on breaking news.
Focus of S&T writers: 1. Research results and breakthroughs 2. Announcements of important S&T activities/events 3. Scientifi
Focus of science writers: • National and international trends in science • Environmental issues • Health updates and programs

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