Dear all
We have just launched two free online courses for journalists on science and statistics
http://www.statslife.org.uk/resources/for-journalists
The journalism e-learning modules, funded by the Department of Business and Innovation (BIS), takes journalists through a range of real-life scenarios related to statistics, surveys, scientific research and uncertainty. They highlight questions to ask, pitfalls to look out for, and how to communicate clearly to an audience.
The courses are targeted at all journalists and journalism students, particularly those without scientific or statistical training. Both modules are available free of charge on the RSS website at http://www.statslife.org.uk/resources/for-journalists
Science for journalists provides an overview of where scientific and health stories start - how science works and is communicated, key questions to ask, and how to find suitable experts.
Statistics for journalists helps journalists to question and report on basic statistics that are central to many everyday stories - including surveys and polls, percentages and uncertainty.
Each course takes around 20 - 30 minutes to complete at the user's own pace, and are self-guided.
The courses are based on presentations developed through the RSS Science Journalism Programme, developed and delivered by volunteers to journalists and journalism students across the UK from 2010-2015.
For full details on the programme, including example syllabuses, presentations and resources, and the network of tutors who volunteer to deliver presentations on science and statistics in newsrooms and at universities, see
http://www.statslife.org.uk/resources/for-journalists
With best wishes
Scott
Scott Keir
Head of Education and Statistical Literacy
The Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London EC1Y 8LX
Direct dial: (44) 020 7614 3929
www.rss.org.uk
The RSS is a registered charity No. 306096
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