When it comes to identifying what research to cover, editors and reporters do weigh scientific importance. But they also consider other factors - because they have to interest and entertain their readers. In this short article, Rick Fienberg, the press officer & director of communications of the American Astronomical Society, explains what makes a newsworthy story. Here’s a useful way to tell if you have a newsworthy story,, he writes. In a single paragraph of no more than 75 words, answer the questions who?, what?, when?, where?, why?, how?, and, most importantly, so what?, then show it to someone who isn’t an astronomer. If he or she is intrigued, you’ve got news. If not, you probably don’t.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 16:44:14 +0000
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