Scientific literature and communication Flashcards
Why is communication important within the scientific community
Allows findings to be shared with others to further research
What needs to be published in scientific reports and why
Methods, data, analysis and conclusions so they can repeat an experiment
How is original scientific findings shared
Seminars, talks, posters and publishing in academic journals
What do review articles provide
Summary of current knowledge and recent findings in a particular field
What should all published data be
Peer reviewed and critically evaluated by specialists with expertise in the relevant field
What can media do to science and public
Misrepresent the findings so coverage must be critically evaluated
What do specialist do when reviewing a scientific publications
Assess the scientific quality of a submitted manuscript and make recommendations regarding its suitability for publication.
