Assignment Help-How scientists conduct their work and report it to the world, compared to how the media
Communication of scientific results usually takes place in a peer-reviewed journal. A peer-reviewed journal is one in which other experts in the specific field read and critique the author’s article, including their research and results, before it can be published in the journal. This process is done to maintain the standards of research.
On the other hand, there are many publications that do not use peer-review, such as newspapers and magazines. These publications rely on the judgment of the editor to ensure that the material contained is appropriate and at the set standard of the publication.
Think about how scientists conduct their work and report it to the world, compared to how the media (including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the internet) broadcast information.
- How often do you rely on media for scientific information to make decisions in your life?
- Provide a specific example of scientific results being reported in media (e.g., a flu epidemic, a projected storm, or fracking)
- Are there times when it is more appropriate to rely on media-reported science and other times when it is more appropriate to rely on peer-reviewed scientific results? Explain.
- What do you think is the primary difference between communication of scientific results in the scientific community (peer-reviewed journals) and news media reporting?
- Can the media influence the decisions that you make and how you feel about a topic on scientific research? Provide at least one example.
