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Scientific Epistemology
(2021-01-25)
These are the notes for my introductory lecture in VIBS 658, Research Methods in Science and Technology Journalism. Aside from covering the learning objectives and mechanics of the course, we begin the class with a discussion ...
Communication Theory and the Science Journalist
(2021-08-29)
To launch the Issues in Science and Technology Journalism course, I start with some ice-breaking activities, go over the syllabus, and introduce communication theory.
When Scientists Communicate Directly to the Public
(2021-09-13)
In principle, there’s no absolute need for science and technology journalists. Scientists can, after all, communicate directly with the public. Indeed, some do and do so quite effectively. Others try and fail spectacularly. ...
Complications in the Science to Public Pipeline
(2021-09-20)
Few things in this world are straightforward. It would be nice if scientific information flowed neatly from scientists to journalists to the public, but it doesn’t. For much of the rest of the semester, we’ll be exploring ...
The World of the Scientist
(2021-09-06)
One Brain is Never Enough: Personal Knowledge Management for Academics
(2021-07-14)
Thanks to Google and academic databases, finding the information we need for research has never been easier. Sometimes, in fact, it's almost too easy. With the right keywords on the right database, a 15-minute literature ...
Varieties of Science Journalism
(2021-09-27)
At some point in your career, you will have to decide just what kind of science journalism to engage in. You might think I mean, by this, what kind of job you want. Yes, that’s important, too, but what we’ll mostly be ...