ClimaFacts Atlantic Volunteer Application: Writers (Scientific Interpreters)
Role Description:
Writers (Scientific Interpreters) will be responsible for summarizing scientific research related to climate change into concise, easy-to-understand blog- or news- type articles. This position involves searching for relevant scientific journal articles, identifying key information, and then producing a well written and jargon-free summary. Background information may need to be provided in the summaries depending on the depth of the research. Templates and detailed instructions on how to complete the summaries will be provided to writers.

Role Requirements:
-Experience with scientific literature
-Enrollment in appropriate bachelor or graduate programs in scientific (or science - related) fields is required
-Research experience in relevant fields is a plus, but not required
-Ability to write articles consistent with proper grammar, spelling, flow, and schematics 
-Experience and familiarity with research happening in Atlantic Canada is a plus, but not required

Benefits and Relevance of this Role:
-Gain experience in writing and scientific literature
-Learn more about climate change / environmental science
-Contribute to the community and the environment
-Help others to learn more about climate change and decrease the misinformation that exists
-Potential to gain volunteer hours / references

Position Type:
Virtual

Further questions about the organization, volunteer positions, or applications can be directed to climafactsatlantic@gmail.com.
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What is the highest level of education you have achieved (or are in the process of achieving)?
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Why are you interested in joining this organization? (250 Words Max) *
Please highlight your relevant experience and/or interest in this role (include all education/employment/volunteer roles/personal interest/etc. related to scientific literature and/or writing). 
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What is your connection to environment/climate change topics? (250 Words Max)
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Briefly summarize a climate change or environmental related issue facing Atlantic Canadians in a few sentences. *
Application Task:

Please find a scientific journal article related to the climate change / environment related issue you listed in the previous question. Provide the link in your answer below to the article.

In a short paragraph (2-3 sentences), summarize the main point of the article. Note: you do not need to include specific information about experiments/results from the study at hand; focus on the purpose of the research.
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