Specialized Training and the Science Writer

Michael Ryan; Sharon L. Dunwoody

doi:10.2190/98ug-a2hw-w96w-dk33

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Apr 1975

Specialized Training and the Science Writer

Michael Ryan ; Sharon L. Dunwoody

Abstract

The problem of specialization in news reporting is enormously complex and often confusing, with arguments centering around how much expertise the specialized reporter should have and how he should acquire it. In perhaps no other area is the complexity and confusion greater or more perplexing than in science writing. Strengths and weaknesses of specialized training for science writing were explored in a mail survey of 152 newspaper, magazine, and free lance science writers in the United States and Canada. Advantages and disadvantages of specialized training were identified through analysis of comments which many science writers made on the questionnaires they returned. Some recommendations for potential science writers are presented.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1975-04-01
DOI: 10.2190/98ug-a2hw-w96w-dk33
CompPile: Search in CompPile ↗
Open Access: Closed
Topics: scientific writing
Export: BibTeX RIS

Citation Context

Cited by in this index (0)

No articles in this index cite this work.

References (4)

Stokley James, report of the Committee on Professional Training, National Association of Science Writers, Inc…
Ibid., pp. 18–19.
Mr. Manchester is quoted in “Report: Conference on the Role of Schools of Journalism in the Professional Trai…
Donohue G.A. (1973)

Journalism Quarterly

CrossRef global citation count: 0 View in citation network → Build reading path →

Specialized Training and the Science Writer

Abstract

Citation Context

Cited by in this index (0)

References (4)

Related Articles