The case for a "deficit model" of science communication

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Dickson, David (author)
    Format:
    Commentary
    Publication Date:
    2005-10-15
    URL:
    http://www.scidev.net/content/editorials/eng/the-case-for-a-deficit-model-of-science-communication.cfm
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 152 Document Number: C24724
    Subject Term:
    accuracy, communicators, coverage, freedom of press, information needs, journalism, journalists, reporting, research communication, roles, scientific communication, and bias
    Notes:
    Retrieved October 14, 2005, Via Science and Development Network. 4 pages., "A democratic dialogue over science-related issues is critical for modern societies. But providing reliable information in an accessible way is an essential prerequisite for this to occur." Author notes a worrying trend within much of the world's media whereby a traditional commitment to reporting facts is giving way to coverage on interpretations of fact (or "spin").

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