3b- Scientific literature and communication Flashcards

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What should be included in scientific communication?

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  • methods
  • data
  • analysis
  • conclusions
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Why is it important that all findings from an experiment should be published in a scientific report?

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So that others will be able to repeat an experiment and further the research in that area

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What is peer review?

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A process where:
- specialists with expertise in the relevant field assess the scientific quality of a
submitted manuscript
- specialists make recommendations regarding the suitability of the article for
publication

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What are review articles?

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A useful tool to gain a broader understanding of a particular area because they summarise current knowledge and recent findings in a particular field

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Why is it important to increase the populations scientific evaluation skills?

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Misrepresentation of science in the media is common, so it is important that the general population are able to distinguish what is the truth and what isn’t

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