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Science and Technology Writing: Cristy C. Aragon School Paper Adviser-English "The Bougainvillea"

This document provides guidance on writing science news articles in both English and Filipino. It outlines the key elements to include: 1. The headline should follow a WHO/WHAT + VERB + DIRECT OBJECT format. 2. The lead should follow the WHO/WHAT + WHEN + VERB + DIRECT OBJECT + WHERE + SO WHAT format and provide essential details about the event or discovery. 3. The body should include the origin, symptoms, cure, and prevention sections, citing credible sources and including direct quotations. 4. Different formulas are suggested for writing about illnesses, trends, and supplements to fully convey the relevant scientific information. Proper formatting of sections and inclusion of essential details are emphasized

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Science and Technology Writing: Cristy C. Aragon School Paper Adviser-English "The Bougainvillea"

This document provides guidance on writing science news articles in both English and Filipino. It outlines the key elements to include: 1. The headline should follow a WHO/WHAT + VERB + DIRECT OBJECT format. 2. The lead should follow the WHO/WHAT + WHEN + VERB + DIRECT OBJECT + WHERE + SO WHAT format and provide essential details about the event or discovery. 3. The body should include the origin, symptoms, cure, and prevention sections, citing credible sources and including direct quotations. 4. Different formulas are suggested for writing about illnesses, trends, and supplements to fully convey the relevant scientific information. Proper formatting of sections and inclusion of essential details are emphasized

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

WRITING
Cristy C. Aragon
School Paper Adviser-English
“The Bougainvillea”
NLGMNHS
Special Thanks to Ms. Pebbles and Sir Jp Calcetas
WE MUST
REMEMBER:

Science News

follows News Format


BUT takes a
different form

in CONTENT
NEWS VERSUS
SCIENCE NEWS
SCIENCE
NEWS
WHAT
Tells you

happened
and WHY it
happened
(SCIENTIFIC
EXPLANATION)
Scientific News
Article Article
News feature
so that the Straight
Science side Newsworthy
of the news article
will be
understood
It has wider
coverage
FORMAT
Origin

Credibility of the expert


Illness
Symptoms
Cure
Prevention
Headline format
(English)
Who/What + Present tense of the
verb + direct object/receiver

DepEd Health Unit


Urges Canteen to
provide healthier
food options
Headline format
(Filipino)
Who/What + Past tense of the
verb + direct object/receiver

DOH, nagbabala
sa publiko
kontra pekeng
‘gluta’
TITLE SHOULD BE IN

NEWS
HEADLINE
FORMAT
Headline
The headline follows the formula:
WHO/WHAT + (Present tense) Verb
+ DIRECT OBJECT/ RECEIVER

FILIPINO YOUTH IN ASEAN SUMMIT


FIGHTS FOR ACCESSIBLE POTABLE
WATER
Pag-uulo ng Balita
WHO/WHAT + (Past
tense) Verb + DIRECT
OBJECT/ RECEIVER

Organic Farming
System+ isinabatas +
para sa mga konsyumer
LEAD

LEAD
LEAD
WHO/WHAT + WHEN + (Past tense) Verb +
DIRECT OBJECT/ RECEIVER + WHERE + SO
WHAT

A veteran psychologist on June 4 said that


depression is a serious concern that Filipinos
should fully understand to gain a deeper
sense of inner self.
lEAD
Past tense (VERB) + WHEN + WHO + DIRECT
OBJECT/ RECEIVER + WHERE + SO WHAT

Ipinahayag Nob. 3 ni Dating Pangulong


Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sa pulong ng
United Nations na tanging 0.01 porsyento
lamang ang kontribusyon ng Pilipinas sa
Global Warming.
AVOID THE FOLLOWING
LEADS:

GENERAL STATEMENTS
Example: Global warming is
one of the biggest problems
of the world today.

Dengue is one of the most


dangerous diseases today.

Ang depression ay isang


mapanganib na sakit.
ORIGIN
SYMPTOMS
(ENGLISH)
Source + indirect quote OR
Direct Quote

Ong said that victims suffering


from chicken pox may experience
fever, cough and cold, and
itchiness all over the body.
“Do not scratch your skin or else,
you may obtain permanent scars,”
he said.
SYMPTOMS
(FILIPINO)
Source + indirect quote
Direct Quote
Dagdag pa niya, ang taong may
bulutong ay maaaring makaranas ng
lagnat, sipon, sakit ng ulo at
pangangati sa buong katawan.

“Huwag kakamutin ang balat upang


maiwasan ang pagkakaroon ng
peklat,”sabi ni Ong.
CURE (FILIPINO)

Source + indirect quote


Direct Quote
Dagdag pa niya, ang taong may
bulutong ay maaaring makaranas ng
lagnat, sipon, sakit ng ulo at
pangangati sa buong katawan.

“Huwag kakamutin ang balat upang


maiwasan ang pagkakaroon ng
peklat,”sabi ni Ong.
PREVENTION
(ENGLISH)
Source + indirect quote

Direct Quote
Ong warned that chicken pox is very
contagious. He advised patients to
take a leave from school or work for
their recovery.

“Chicken pox can infect others easily


so we must isolate patients,” he said.
PREVENTION
(FILIPINO)
Source + indirect quote

Direct Quote
Upang hindi na makahawa ng ibang
tao, pinayuhan ni Ong ang mga may
bulutong na lumiban muna sa trabaho
o paaralan.

“Mabilis makahawa ang bulutong kaya


kung meron tayo nito, umiwas po tayo
sa iba.”
HEADLINE
Lead Who + What + So What
Origin Source + Credibility
+ Indirect quote
Symptoms Indirect quote Direct quote
Cure Indirect quote Direct quote Direct quote
Prevention Indirect quote Direct quote
Conclusion (Optional)
Formula
for Science
Articles
For illnesses For trends For tonics/supplements

Title Title Title


Origin Origin Origin
Symptoms Science Angle 1 Nutritional Content
Cure Scientific Angle 2 Health Benefits
Prevention Benefits Source
Conclusion Threats Conclusion
Conclusion
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!=)

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WRITING Cristy C. Aragon School Paper Adviser-English “The Bougainvillea” NLGMNHS Special Thanks to
WE MUST REMEMBER: Science News follows News Format BUT takes a different fo
NEWS VERSUS SCIENCE NEWS SCIENCE NEWS Tells you WHAT happened and WHY it happened (SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION)
Scientific Article News Article News feature so that the Science side of the news will be understood It has wider
FORMAT Illness Origin Credibility of the expert Symptoms Cure Prevention
Headline format (English) Who/What + Present tense of the verb + direct object/receiver DepEd Health Unit Urges Canteen to
Headline format (Filipino) Who/What + Past tense of the verb + direct object/receiver DOH, nagbabala sa publiko kontra pe
TITLE SHOULD BE IN NEWS HEADLINE FORMAT
Headline The headline follows the formula: WHO/WHAT + (Present tense) Verb + DIRECT OBJECT/ RECEIVER FILIPINO YOUTH IN ASEAN

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