SCIENCE FEATURE

WRITING
Prepared by:
ROLINDA LLABORE-VETE
 What is Science Feature?
 "Writing is an art. But when it is writing to
inform it comes close to being a science as
well."
 --Robert Gunning,The Technique of Clear Writing
SCIENCE values detail, precision, the
impersonal, the technical, the lasting,
facts, numbers and being right.
 JOURNALISM values brevity,
approximation, the personal, the colloquial,
the immediate, stories, words and being
right now.
SCIENCE JOURNALISM
 render very detailed, specific, and often
jargon-laden information produced by
scientists into a form that non-scientists
can understand and appreciate while still
communicating the information accurately.
 conveys reporting about science to the
public. The field typically involves
interactions between scientists, journalists,
and the public.
 What makes a good science
 feature writing?

 1. Good writing communicates an idea clearly and effectively.

 2. Good writing is elegant and stylish.
How to start and make a good science
feature article?
Remember these criteria in crafting your
paper…

 TECHNICAL
 Observe the rules of grammar and syntax;
 Conform with the principles of organization and
progression of ideas;
 If possible, exhibit creative presentation;
 Combine colorful and figurative language to present facts
 Use a catchy title;
 Sustain interest of the readers;
 Utilize appropriate feature type to emphasize the relevance
of the topic
Remember these criteria in crafting your
paper…

 CONTENT
 Cite facts to bolster credibility of statements;
 Present a new angle or pieces of information about the
topic that are timely and interesting to read;
 Stir the imagination of the readers;
 Balance presentation of thoughts and ideas with that of the
writer’s perceptions
Remember these criteria in crafting your
paper…

 ETHICS
 Observe ethical and professional standards for print media
(fairness, relevance, accuracy and balance);
 Cite sources and observe copyright laws
 "The most important thing is to make sure
that you know how to craft a news story,
write a feature, pitch an idea, figure out what
will interest an audience.”
 "In science, the credit goes to the man who
convinces the world, not to the man to whom
the idea first occurs."
 --Sir William Osler