SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WRITING
I. Introduction to Science and Technology Articles
Terms Notes
Science & Writing about scientific subject matter, health &
Technology Writing technology, often in a non-technical manner for an
audience of non-scientists
Characteristics of a
● has tension & movement
Science Article ● has conflicts the readers can relate to
● has an alluring scientific idea/discovery
Basic Outline of a
● Title
Science Story ● Introductory lead
● Nut graf
● Body
● Conclusion
● Call to action (if necessary)
Title
● should be catchy & powerful; avoid label heads
● should sound like a science story
Introductory lead
● could be a situation that is unexpected
● could be in the form of a question that arouses
curiosity
● could present a common problem & then its
possible solution
, ● could be any other style
Nut graf
● presents the main topic in 1 or 2 paragraphs
● gives a clearer picture of the subject matter
● done by defining, explaining, clarifying, describing
or backgrounding
Body
● discusses the subject matter in full details
● presents a logical organization of facts/concepts
● subheads may be used if necessary
● paragraphs should be logically arranged
● don't forget to cite sources
Things to Include in
● words from professionals
the Body ● long-term effects of the problem
● solution to the problem
Conclusion
● summarizes the article
● presents a reminder/warning
● invites the readers to try something
● other styles may be used as well
● never forget your introduction. always go back to it
● return to the intrigue, suspense or line of inquiry
you established
Call to action
● moves the readers into action
II. Before Writing a Science Article, you should ask:
I. Introduction to Science and Technology Articles
Terms Notes
Science & Writing about scientific subject matter, health &
Technology Writing technology, often in a non-technical manner for an
audience of non-scientists
Characteristics of a
● has tension & movement
Science Article ● has conflicts the readers can relate to
● has an alluring scientific idea/discovery
Basic Outline of a
● Title
Science Story ● Introductory lead
● Nut graf
● Body
● Conclusion
● Call to action (if necessary)
Title
● should be catchy & powerful; avoid label heads
● should sound like a science story
Introductory lead
● could be a situation that is unexpected
● could be in the form of a question that arouses
curiosity
● could present a common problem & then its
possible solution
, ● could be any other style
Nut graf
● presents the main topic in 1 or 2 paragraphs
● gives a clearer picture of the subject matter
● done by defining, explaining, clarifying, describing
or backgrounding
Body
● discusses the subject matter in full details
● presents a logical organization of facts/concepts
● subheads may be used if necessary
● paragraphs should be logically arranged
● don't forget to cite sources
Things to Include in
● words from professionals
the Body ● long-term effects of the problem
● solution to the problem
Conclusion
● summarizes the article
● presents a reminder/warning
● invites the readers to try something
● other styles may be used as well
● never forget your introduction. always go back to it
● return to the intrigue, suspense or line of inquiry
you established
Call to action
● moves the readers into action
II. Before Writing a Science Article, you should ask:
