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Written by: Anton Holland Presented by: Terrence Dickerson Date Presented: April 19, 2011
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Reasons for Good Science Writing Improve decision making Bridge scientific illiteracy gap Ways to Improve Science Writing Present objective arguments Address the basics Categorize the writing appropriately Understand the values of the scientists and journalists Conclusion Good science writing is more important now than it has ever been before
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Science and technology are a vital aspect of public policy. Lawmakers need to understand the scientific studies they provide funding and make policies for.
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Science writing is read by even those without a scientific background. The scientific illiteracy gap is broadening. Examples of the scientific illiteracy gap: A little over 10 percent of the population in industrialized countries has a good understanding of scientific concepts and methods. -Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) One third of respondents in a recent survey did not know what a molecule was. - Northern Illinois University
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Bias/Subjective information can be misleading to readers. Bias interferes with objectivity. Common situations bias may occur: Scientific studies done on behalf of an advocacy group Studies funded by an industry to support a particular view
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Readers should be presented the basics about the scientific work or they will get confused. As a scientist involved with the work, it can be easy to forget the basics of the research. Common acronyms Background information
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Scientific writing must be presented or categorized so that the appropriate audience reads it. Scientific writings may sometimes fit multiple categories. Example: A paper on scientific waste should be categorized as business, environment, and health related.
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Journalists and scientists think differently which can lead to invalid conclusions. Journalists evaluate evidence and commit to an answer. Scientists test information to prevent misinterpretation before expressing an opinion. Caution on the part of a scientist may be interpreted as uncertainty by a journalist.
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Science writing needs to be understandable so even people without a scientific background can make informed decisions. Science writing needs to provide objective information and target the appropriate audience. Any Questions?
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