Crash Courses
SciLine hosts free, hour-long training sessions for local journalists, general assignment reporters, and editors. These Crash Courses, co-led by a veteran science reporter and a Ph.D. scientist, are designed to quickly convey practical tips for strengthening news stories with science-backed evidence.
In addition to periodic open offerings of our “Science Essentials” Crash Courses, tailored sessions are also available to newsrooms, professional journalism groups, and journalism school classes by request.
What Crash Courses teach journalists
How scientific context can enhance local news stories, plus practical tips for identifying and interviewing credible scientist-sources
Key do’s and don’ts when reporting news-relevant statistics and describing scientific findings
Types of studies reporters might encounter and what each can—and cannot—reveal
How to get the essentials from scientific reports, studies, and press releases
I want to hear when Crash Courses and other opportunities are being offered
How scientific context can enhance local news stories, plus practical tips for identifying and interviewing credible scientist-sources
Key do’s and don’ts when reporting news-relevant statistics and describing scientific findings
Types of studies reporters might encounter and what each can—and cannot—reveal
How to get the essentials from scientific reports, studies, and press releases
