AGR 2350 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Ammonia, Arginase, Catabolism
19 Nov 2016
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Ten steps to writing a popular press article based on a scientific paper. Agr is still trying to catch up (not enough ppl) #1 be committed to explaining science and agriculture to the public. #2 think like a journalist (not like scientist, terminology for ppl to understand) Most news worthy info who, what, when, where, how. #4 eliminate or explain jargon (if use it, explain it, friendly definition) #5 use inverted pyramid (important at top, least important at bottom) #6 start w. the end: the finding (right up front), the conclusion, take-home message (short and sweet) #7 key: the first 3 paragraphs (100 words each) **structure**: open the door (having party, vital details (about party, quote (no more than 10 words, should be passionate and emotional. Key: the rest of the story: chronology (where it began, walk through it, quote (7-8th paragraph, quote scientist, what"s next (more research required to confirm results, expand population)
