So you want to be a science writer |
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Authors: | John Fleischman Christina Szalinski |
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Institution: | University of California, Berkeley;American Society for Cell Biology, Bethesda, MD 20814 |
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Abstract: | The Internet destroyed the ecology of traditional science journalism, drying up ad revenues and pushing “old school” mass media toward extinction. But the new technology opened a wider landscape for digital science writers, online “content curators,” and scientists to chronicle the wonders and worries of modern science. For those thinking of a career in science writing, here is a flash history, a quick overview, some advice, and a few cautions. |
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