Eunice Kua|Michael Reder|Martha J. Grossel
Science in the News: A Study of Reporting Genomics
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Connecticut College|Connecticut College
scientists academicians field science writing agree context method important components research reported ideal balanced science journalists try relay findings minimum complex potentially confusing facts specific report genomics traced original source scientific journal popular press publications data examined context previously published findings shown reader needs clear understanding context reported results make informed judgment meaning study reveals five reports ranging research article popular press news article differ said rather said surprising given premise science reporting primary role journalist translate science nonscientific language