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science and technology journalism
  • Introduction
  • Definition(s) of science journalism
  • History of science journalism
  • Approaches
    • Four models of science journalism
      • Model A: Science literacy (traditional)
      • Model B: Contextual (traditional)
      • Model C: The lay-expertise model (nontraditional)
      • Model D: The public participation model (nontraditional)
  • Common discussions in science journalism
    • Science or journalism first?
    • Scientist journalist interactions
    • Are science journalists OK?
    • The digital age
    • Criticism of science journalism
  • Challenges on the horizon
References & Edit History Related Topics

science and technology journalism: References & Edit History

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  • David M. Secko

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  • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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