Free online course in science journalism open

Journalists can participate in a free online course available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish.

The World Federation of Science Journalists and SciDev.Net offer a course in science journalism developed by journalists and trainers worldwide.

The course includes topics relevant to beginners and professionals in science journalism – how to find and research stories, reporting scientific controversy and policy, exposing false claims, how to pitch to an editor and more.

The self-led course is ready for use by professional journalists, journalism students and teachers. Each lesson consist of an e-lecture with examples, self-teaching questions and assignments.

For more information, click here.