"Our data suggest that the majority of newspaper articles accurately convey the results of and reflect the claims made in scientific journal articles. Our study also highlights an overemphasis on benefits and under-representation of risks in both scientific and newspaper articles. The cause and nature of this trend is uncertain."
Cassels, Alan (author), Hughes, Merrilee A. (author), Cole, Carol (author), Mintzes, Barbara (author), Lexschin, Joel (author), and McCormack, James P. (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2003-04-29
Published:
Canada
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C22096
