If a reader ends up confused, it’s not their failure as a reader but yours as a writer.

November 21, 2012 10:55 AM

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has named the 2012 winners of their science journalism award. The winning text, radio and TV segments -- which cover subjects ranging from bat ecology to nuclear power post-Fukushima -- are all free access.

If you're in the mood for award-winning science writing, also consider checking out the winning essay in the Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize 2012, and the first winner of the new European Astronomy Journalism Prize.

If you're feeling inspired to pen a few words yourself, here's Gaurdian science correspondant Alok Jha's advice on good science writing.

posted by metaBugs (2 comments total)

If a reader ends up confused, it’s not their failure as a reader but yours as a writer.

True, not only for science writing, but all writing.
posted by eustacescrubb at 12:51 PM on November 21, 2012 [2 favorites]

NPR's Science Friday goes after creationist mimic: Hits "Real Science Friday" with a trademark suit.
posted by homunculus at 12:58 PM on November 21, 2012 [2 favorites]