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Why We Stand by Our Journalism and Journalists Now More Than Ever
A 2020 survey of journalists in the UK found that over half had experienced online abuse in the previous year. This intimidation often aims to silence important voices and suppress reporting on sensitive issues.
Op-ed: Covering Science at Dangerous Speeds
Pandemics like COVID-19 call into question the benefit of news embargoes, but do reporters use the additional time to digest findings and consult experts unrelated to the study?
NASW Issues Statement on Access to Government Experts During the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
NASW Issues Statement on Access to Government Experts During the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
The National Association of Science Writers calls on the Trump Administration to allow government experts to speak freely about the outbreak of the coronavirus disease COVID-19.
Tipsheet: Covering the Coronavirus Epidemic Effectively Without Spreading Misinformation - The Open Notebook
Tipsheet: Covering the Coronavirus Epidemic Effectively Without Spreading Misinformation - The Open Notebook
The coronavirus epidemic will be one of the most urgent, complex, and quickly moving stories of the year. For anyone reporting on this evolving public health crisis, here are some tips to keep in mind.
More Inclusive Science Journalism Is Better Science Journalism
When we expand our pool of storytellers, we produce work that more fully reflects how science is done - and why it matters.
Medicine and the Media: Medical Experts' Problems and Solutions While Working with Journalists
Medicine and the Media: Medical Experts' Problems and Solutions While Working with Journalists
Medical experts are one of the main sources used by journalists in reporting on medical science. This study aims to identify problems that medical experts encounter in contacts with the media representatives, elucidate their attitudes about interactions with journalists and reflect on solutions that could improve the quality of medical journalism.
2019 Science in Society Journalism Award Winners
Announcing the winners of the 2019 Science in Society Journalism Awards, sponsored by the National Association of Science Writers.
Revisiting the Role of the Science Journalist
In today's ecosystem of online science publications, it can be hard to tell what qualifies as journalism and what doesn't. Does it matter?