What is the journalist method? Outlines of classes: Journalistic qualifications and competences, Popular science journalism.

Popular science journalism. Science journalist’s workshop

Main concepts

Science journalism – a specialized field of journalism that involves reporting and translating science for the public.

Journalistic work method – so the process of creating, editing and publishing information in the media.

Science journalist’s workshop – a set of skills and techniques that a science journalist must master.

What is the journalist method? Top content

1. Understanding journalistic work. Definition and meaning of journalistic work. So various types of journalism: press, radio, television, internet.
2. Understanding science. A science journalist must be able to understand complex scientific concepts and communicate them in a way that the general public can understand.
3. Communication with scientists. So a science journalist must be able to communicate effectively with scientists to obtain the necessary information.
4. Translating science. A science journalist must be able to transform complex science concepts into clear and understandable information.
5. Ethics in science journalism. A science journalist must adhere to ethical standards such as accuracy, honesty and objectivity.

Literature and discussion questions

• Ślawska M., Dziennikarz w czasach platform i algorytmów–wywiady „Press” z Dziennikarzami Roku, „Kultura-Media-Teologia” 2023, nr 54, s. 11-29.

1. What are the biggest challenges in the work of a science journalist?
2. So what are the key skills a science journalist should have?
3. What are the ethical aspects of journalistic work in the context of science?
4. So how has the role of a science journalist changed in the digital era?

Journalistic qualifications and competences. Stages of creating materials for publication

Main concepts

Journalistic work – the process of creating, editing and publishing information in various media.

Materials for publication – so articles, reports, interviews, reviews, etc. that are created for publication.

Creation stages – the process a journalist takes from idea to publication.

What is the journalist method? Top content

1. Selecting a topic. Finding and choosing a topic that is current and interesting to readers.
2. Research. Collecting information on a selected topic. This may include interviews, reading sources, reviewing data, etc.
3. Creating a sketch. So organizing collected information and planning the structure of the material.
4. Writing. Turning a draft into a full text, paying attention to the style, tone and purpose of the publication.
5. Editing and proofreading. So checking the text for errors, inaccuracies and linguistic correctness.
6. Publication. Sharing the final product with the public.

Literature and discussion questions

• Szews P., Liczby, dane i statystyki w dziennikarstwie internetowym, „Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Litteraria Polonica” 2014, nr 1, s. 247-263.

1. What are the biggest challenges in the process of creating materials for publication?
2. So how has the role of a journalist changed in the digital era?
3. What are the key skills a journalist should have?
4. So what are the ethical aspects of journalistic work?