Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Jul 1974
Problem Areas in Science News Writing
Michael Ryan
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James W. Tankard
The University of Texas at Austin
Abstract
Problem areas in science news coverage were identified as part of a survey of the accuracy of science news reporting in newspapers. Mail questionnaires and newspaper clippings were sent to the major sources cited in the articles. Common problem areas in science writing were identified by examining the comments scientists made on the questionnaires. Specifically, seven problem areas are discussed here: finding angles, writing leads, quoting accurately, using language correctly, interpreting technical conclusions properly, avoiding sensationalism, and using the words “cure” and “breakthrough.”
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- Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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- 1974-07-01
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- 10.2190/ckl9-5a4f-124b-t5eb
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