The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected science journalism worldwide. Journalists had to report quickly and accurately as the situation changed daily. Many learned how to navigate new information and uncertainty. This was challenging but important.
At the Science Journalism Forum, experts will share lessons from the pandemic. Initiatives like Historias sin Fronteras in Latin America encourage cross-border reporting on important issues. Being a dedicated local reporter can help one gain national recognition, even if they don’t work for big media companies.
Difficult words
- navigate — to find a way through something difficult
- journalism — the profession of reporting news
- uncertainty — the state of being unsure about something
- initiative — new plans to solve problemsInitiatives
- recognition — being acknowledged or accepted
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Discussion questions
- How did the pandemic change the way news is reported?
- Why is cross-border reporting important?
- What challenges do journalists face today?
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