The ABC’s of Science Writing

Memoirs of an Ignorant JournalistOtto Ross

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Relationship Between Length of First Interview and Level of

Understanding

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(Level of Understanding)

Language Used in a Typical Interview

Acronyms, Jargon, Inde-cipherable Science TalkPrepositions

1) Send Press Releases

2) Use Plain Language

3) Never Use Acronyms

4) Suggest Art

5) Give Background

6) Be Patient

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