The Handbook of Science Journalism is a practical guide to science journalism and is intended for use by science journalists/writers/editors, general journalists looking forward for a career in science journalism, wannabe/amateur science journalists, students of journalism (specifically science journalism/communication), and is also useful for teachers of science journalism or science communication courses at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. The handbook is also useful for scientists who want to try their hands on science writing and reporting. Press/Public Information Officers, Public Relations Officers, Media officers, Scientific Officers, Documentation Officers, etc. who are associated with any of science and technology organisations can be benefited from this handbook.

The handbook provides a comprehensive study and reference material on the new and fast growing subject of science journalism/communication. It is written in a simple and lucid language making it an easy read. The book tries to avoid technical jargon and wherever it is used, is legibly explained and simplified. The handbook apprises readers of about the various important aspects and issues of science journalism.

This handbook addresses the severe lack of literature on the subject. The sole aim behind writing this handbook is to provide readers with the basic tools of science journalism so that they can hone their skills and to equip the teachers of science journalism/communication courses with the much needed but barely available study and reference material. The book also renders practical advice and guidance to students for sharpening their skills and boosting their abilities and so for serving better for the cause of science journalism or science popularisation.