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Write Now! - Science Writing Program

Deadline: November 12th, 2010

Overview
Write Now! encourages article submissions by highly qualified personnel (HQP) to PrioNet Canada’s quarterly newsletter, PrioNews. Articles can feature research projects, training experiences, or current events related to the prion and allied sciences that would be of interest to PrioNet and its network.

Purpose
This program helps develop the scientific writing skills of HQP by engaging them in the journalistic writing process. A key aspect to this process is taking scientific content and transforming it into a story for a general audience, but with enough substance to provide valuable scientific information for the newsletter’s academic readers. Successful applicants will be provided with writing mentorship in partnership with PrioNet’s Administrative Centre.

Eligibility
Write Now! is open to all Highly Qualified Personnel (PrioNet and Independent HQP).

Application Requirements

• Article must be no longer than 500 words. 
• Article must be type-written in English in Microsoft Word (12 pt font, Arial, 1.5 spacing). 
• Article must address a relevant research topic, training experience, current event, etc. in prion or allied sciences.  
• Should include a relevant high-resolution photo, image, or graphic with caption.

Articles can highlight your own research, other researcher, or be based on current events or published materials. If you have any questions, please see the contact section. 

Stories must be submitted via e-mail to shaney@prionetcanada.ca with “Write Now” in the subject header by 12:00 pm PDT of the deadline date. Applicants will be notified of their submission within 21 days of receipt.

Funding Available
A $350 honorarium will be presented to the applicant of the chosen stories. No more than two stories per PrioNews issue will be selected. Stories not selected for PrioNews will be invited to be featured in the Student and Young Professional Association (SYPA) newsletter.

Evaluation Criteria 

• Relevance to the field of prions and prion diseases in Canada
• Good story-telling 
• Credible spelling and grammar 
• Preference will be given to articles with associated visual content

Submissions are reviewed by the PrioNet Canada’s SYPA Communications, Governance, and Membership Committee in partnership with the PrioNet Administrative Centre.

Contact
Sandra Haney (shaney@prionetcanada.ca or 604-222-3611)
Angela Catford (angela.catford@gmail.com)
Aison Palmer (apalmer@prionetcanada.ca or 604 222-3609)

 

Last Updated: 8/16/2010 6:06:06 PM