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Nonprofit dedicated to science journalism: articles, courses, workshops, pitch database, more. THE CRAFT OF SCIENCE WRITING: bit.ly/CoSWbook

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Pre-order The Craft of Science Writing now and receive 30% off with the code UCPNEW at checkout on the University of Chicago Press website. 🧪

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Here's a story we're reading right now. 🧪

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Have you joined the science writers database? 🧪

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If you're new to science writing or are wondering what the field is all about, this collection is for you. 🧪

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In Aug., the Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources will conduct a 3-day workshop for journalists about aging water infrastructure and safe drinking water. IJNR covers all program expenses (food, local travel, lodging) and participation is free. Apply below. 🧪

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In mid-April, 2020, Anna Kuchment dashed off an email she figured would never get a response. Kuchment, a science reporter for Dallas Morning News, was writing a piece about convalescent plasma and she turned to social media to find a patient source. It paid off. 🧪

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Tracking your sources is one way to help make your reporting more inclusive. 🧪

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Una parte poderosa de la interacción con las fuentes en las comunidades consiste en mantener esas conexiones a lo largo del tiempo. 🧪

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A powerful part of interacting with community sources comes from maintaining those connections over time. 🧪

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Every donation, no matter the size, contributes to our mission of empowering aspiring journalists and fostering a more informed society. As we enter the final hours of our campaign, I invite you to join us in making a lasting impact on the future of science journalism.

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Your support is crucial in ensuring that The Open Notebook can continue providing invaluable resources for science journalism education worldwide.

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Today is the final day of our summer fundraiser, and it's not too late to make a difference! We set a goal of raising $3,000 to help support our training and mentoring programs and Spanish translations, and we have just a few hundred dollars to go! www.theopennotebook.com/donate

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We're delighted to partner with the University of Chicago Press in offering this second, expanded edition of The Craft of Science Writing! Learn more and pre-order here – you can take 30% off with the code UCPNEW. press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...

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We’re thrilled to offer this expanded edition because we firmly believe that science writing has never been so critical to our world, and the demands on writers have never been greater.

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The book is a deeply sourced, inclusive guide to all aspects of science writing and includes everything from strategies for finding and shaping story ideas and pitching editors to eradicating ableist language from stories.

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It's the day we've been waiting for! We're thrilled to share that a second, expanded edition of The Craft of Science Writing is now available for pre-order from the University of Chicago Press! Can you join us in “ooh”ing at this beautiful cover?!? 🧪

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The Institute for Independent Journalists is presenting an all-day workshop on the business of freelancing on 7/31 in Chicago. Use coupon code TON24 for a 10% discount off reg. Natl Assoc. of Black Journalists convention registrants get a $25 discount off the workshop. theiij.com/2024-chicago...

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We know that not everyone who benefits from our work at TON is in a position to financially support that work. If you *are* in such a position, we’d really appreciate your help! www.theopennotebook.com/donate

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Here’s where your money goes: ✅ Spanish translations of our stories on the craft of science journalism ✅ Mentoring for early-career journalists ✅ Helping us keep raising the rates we pay writers and editors

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We’ve set a goal to raise another $250 today. Just 10 donations of $25 will do it! Can you spare $25 to support our work at TON?

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We’re in the final stretch of our summer fundraiser, and we’re more than 2/3 of the way toward our goal of raising $3,000! Thank you to all those in our community who have already given! www.theopennotebook.com/donate

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Muchos periodistas abordan el periodismo científico desde un punto de vista principalmente académico… Pero la ciencia también moldea a la sociedad y se deriva de problemas que afectan a la vida cotidiana de las personas. Lo nuevo de esta semana de Myriam Vidal Valero. 🧪

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Many journalists approach reporting on science primarily from an academic standpoint…But science also shapes society and stems from issues affecting the daily lives of individuals. New this week from Myriam Vidal Valero. 🧪

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Advice from Rod McCullom on how to build a specialized beat: “I can’t emphasize this enough: Find a beat or specialty area early on that fascinates you.” 🧪

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Have you learned from our articles or courses, gained insights from our workshops, used TON in your teaching, or connected with new colleagues through the Science Writers Database? By donating, you're paying forward the benefits you've received from TON. www.theopennotebook.com/donate

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Your gift will have a ripple effect, helping us provide trusted, authoritative training and resources to journalists worldwide and empower journalists everywhere to tell impactful stories.

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Our summer fundraiser is in full swing! Please consider helping us reach our goal by joining our incredible community of supporters. Your support is vital to our mission. www.theopennotebook.com/donate

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¿Te pone nervioso acercarte a alguien por la calle e iniciar una conversación? Lee este artículo para conocer algunos consejos de otros periodistas para facilitar la experiencia a la hora de reportear. #TONenEspañol 🧪

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Does walking up to someone on the street and starting a conversation make you nervous? Read this story for some tips from other journalists for making the experience easier for your reporting. 🧪

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I guarantee you've read at least one piece by a science journalist who's benefited from The Open Notebook's training and resources. (I'm one of them!) Please contribute to TON's summer fundraiser to ensure they can continue their crucial work.

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En este nuevo reportaje de TON, Myriam Vidal Valero habla con @victoriastmartin.bsky.social y otros para ayudarte a: encontrar a las personas adecuadas con quienes hablar dentro de una comunidad, acercarte a las fuentes con sensibilidad y respeto, y mucho más. #TONenEspañol 🧪

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In this new story from TON, Myriam Vidal Valero talks to @victoriastmartin.bsky.social and others to help you: find the right people to talk to within a community, approach sources with sensitivity and respect, and more. 🧪

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Science journalist self care resources here. 🧪

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Our summer fundraiser is live! Join us in supporting the creation of freely accessible materials for science journalism. Your contribution helps us thrive. Thank you for your support! www.theopennotebook.com/donate

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Whether you're an emerging writer or a seasoned journalist, The Open Notebook has your back with free, high-quality resources. Support our summer fundraiser and keep these tools available! 🛠️

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Have you benefited from The Open Notebook's resources? Now's the time to give back! Ensure these materials remain accessible to all. Every dollar makes a difference.

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At TON, we believe in fair compensation for all our contributors, editors, fact-checkers, translators, course instructors, and program team, and your support is vital to making our work possible.

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📢 We're launching our summer fundraiser! Help us continue providing top-notch, freely accessible tools for science journalists worldwide. 🚀 Our goal is to raise $3,000 in 2 weeks www.theopennotebook.com/donate

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Here are some tips and tricks for conducting successful interviews. 🧪

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Newsroom Mentors and Journalism Instructors: Teaching trainees how to expand, improve, and grow their reporting practices to include historically overlooked perspectives? Use the @theopennotebook.bsky.social Diverse Voices collection—a TON-NASW collaboration: <a href='https://www.theopennotebook.com/diverse-voices-in-science-journalism/'>www.theopennotebook....

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Our science writers database is free and you can use it in all kinds of helpful ways, like finding panelists or speakers for conferences, all over the world! 🧪

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Reporting in your local community? Planning field reporting this summer? Here's a guide from @aneripattani to help you effectively, responsibly and with sensitivity. 🧪

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