scholarly journals Advanced instructions for imparting knowledge: Getting scientists heard amidst the noise of fake news

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 44-46
Author(s):  
Matthias Plüss
Keyword(s):  
Fake News ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Science Writer ◽  
Science Magazine

A compacted re-print of an article by science writer Matthias Plüss, Swiss Science Magazine ‘Horizons’ of 05/06/2018 – DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/epn/2019507 It’s getting more and more difficult for experts to get their arguments across to a broad public. We investigate why, and offer six suggestions for improving things.

scholarly journals Meccano Magazine: boys’ toys and the popularization of science in early twentieth-century Britain

BJHS Themes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 129-146
Author(s):  
PETER J. BOWLER
Keyword(s):  
Life Science ◽  
Model Building ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Popular Science ◽  
Interest In Science ◽  
Popularization Of Science ◽  
Science Writer ◽  
Science Magazine ◽  
Over Time

AbstractMeccano Magazine began publishing in 1916 to advertise the popular children's construction set. By the 1920s it had expanded into a substantial, well-illustrated monthly that eventually achieved a circulation of seventy thousand. Under the editorship of the popular-science writer Ellison Hawks it now devoted approximately half of its pages to real-life technology and some natural science. In effect, it became a popular-science magazine aimed at teenage and pre-teen boys. This article explores Hawks's strategy of exploiting interest in model building to encourage interest in science and technology. It surveys the contents of the magazine and shows how it developed over time. It is argued that the material devoted to real-life science and technology was little different to that found in adult popular-science magazines of the period, raising the possibility that Meccano Magazine’s large circulation may explain the comparative lack of success of the adult publications.

Infodemics during COVID-19: resources and recommendations to combat it

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Cifuentes-Faura
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Fake News ◽  
False Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Link Type ◽  
The Media

PurposeThis paper attempts to explain the infodemics that the coronavirus crisis has generated through the dissemination of fake news, which can lead people and institutions to make decisions that end up being counterproductive to their own interests or to the needs of society.Design/methodology/approachThe existing literature in the field of information has been reviewed, as well as the fake news that has been spread during the COVID-19 crisis. Based on this review, a series of guidelines have been drawn up to enable citizens to detect the false information that is being disseminated.FindingsThis paper has established a series of recommendations to be followed by any communicator, journalist or person who creates content and information to promote effective communication during this crisis. It concludes that the role of the media is key in trying to reduce the spread of fake news.Originality/valueThis paper reflects the need to combat fake news originating during the pandemic through effective communication following a series of guidelines.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-08-2020-0352

SIG 15 Perspectives Vol. 20, No. 3, September 2015

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Center ◽  
Link Type

Abstract Download the CE Questions PDF from the toolbar, above. Use the questions to guide your Perspectives reading. When you're ready, purchase the activity from the ASHA Store and follow the instructions to take the exam in ASHA's Learning Center. Available until August 13, 2018.

SIG 11 Perspectives Vol. 22, No. 2, July 2012

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Taylor ◽  
Emily White ◽  
Rachael Kaplan ◽  
Colleen M. O'Rourke
Keyword(s):  
Link Type

Sorry, this activity is no longer available for CEUs. Visit the SIG 11 page on the ASHA Store to see available CE activities. Use the CE questions PDF here as study questions to guide your Perspectives reading.

SIG 14 Perspectives Vol. 20, No. 3, December 2013

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Link Type

Sorry, this activity is no longer available for CEUs. Visit the SIG 14 page on the ASHA Store to see available CE activities. Use the CE questions PDF here as study questions to guide your Perspectives reading.

SIG 17 Perspectives Vol. 2, No. 1, May 2012

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Celeste Domsch
Keyword(s):  
Link Type

Sorry, this activity is no longer available for CEUs. Visit the SIG 17 page on the ASHA Store to see available CE activities. Use the CE questions PDF here as study questions to guide your Perspectives reading.

SIG 12 Perspectives Vol. 21, No. 4, December 2012

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathy Binger ◽  
Jennifer Kent-Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Link Type

Sorry, this activity is no longer available for CEUs. Visit the SIG 12 page on the ASHA Store to see available CE activities. Use the CE questions PDF here as study questions to guide your Perspectives reading.

SIG 7 Perspectives Vol. 20, No. 3, December 2013

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Link Type

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SIG 12 Perspectives Vol. 22, No. 1, April 2013

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Ellen M. Hickey ◽  
Monica McKenna ◽  
Celeste Woods ◽  
Carmen Archibald
Keyword(s):  
Link Type

Sorry, this activity is no longer available for CEUs. Visit the SIG 12 page on the ASHA Store to see available CE activities. Use the CE questions PDF here as study questions to guide your Perspectives reading.

SIG 10 Perspectives Vol. 18, No. 2, October 2015

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Center ◽  
Link Type

Download the CE Questions PDF from the toolbar, above. Use the questions to guide your Perspectives reading. When you're ready, purchase the activity from the ASHA Store and follow the instructions to take the exam in ASHA's Learning Center. Available until July 30, 2018.

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