Assignment #1
\nScience & Media: A Critical Analysis
\nWorth: 20 % of your final mark
\nLength: ~1000 words; use your word processor to count words and include word count
\nat the top of your paper
\nAssignment:
\nKeeping informed on science-related topics\/issues should be easy and accessible to
\neveryone. Global media outlets (i.e., newspapers, magazines, television\/online news
\nreports) serve as an important tool for providing the general public with current
\ninformation on a wide range of scientific topics (e.g. pollution, medical advancements,
\nendangered species, disease threats, climate change). Sometimes, however, media
\nreporting on scientific topics has the potential to contain bias or inaccurate information
\ndue to a lack of expertise and inefficient communication of empirical evidence. This can
\nlead to misinformation in the public, sometimes causing confusion and even panic.
\n1. Find one media article that discusses a science-related topic of your liking.
\nSummarise in as much detail as possible the findings and information presented
\nin the media article and be sure to highlight the author’s “stance” or position on
\nthe topic. Try to keep the media article as current as possible (published over the
\nlast 3 years). This can be on any science topic that interests you!
\n2. Using the primary literature, locate one peer-reviewed research article that
\ndiscusses this topic and presents empirical evidence. Summarise the article:
\nwhat was the purpose of the study; what are the major findings and what did the
\nauthors conclude on this topic?
\n3. Critically analyze the similarities and differences between the media source and
\nthe primary (peer-reviewed) journal article. Do you think the media source was
\naccurate in its reporting or were there major gaps that may have misled the
\nreader?
\n4. Evaluate the effectiveness of this media article in communicating scientific
\nfindings to the public. Discuss the benefits of science reporting in the media and
\nthe potential consequences that can result. How do you think the media can
\nbetter present science to the general public?
\nSources: The media article can be from any current media outlet in print (i.e., no
\nbroadcast or video reporting). This can be from news sources such as CBC, The
\nGuardian, The Toronto Star, National Post, BBC News, The Globe and Mail, Montreal
\nGazette…there are literally hundreds!
\nThe scientific article must be from a peer-reviewed journal. Some examples of peer reviewed journals that you can find an article from include: Science, Nature,
\nProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, Journal of Immunology, The
\nJournal of the American Medical Association etc..
\nPlagiarism: Do not copy any portion of a paper into your essays. Plagiarism interferes
\nwith the main purpose of having you prepare this paper, which is to get you to
\nsynthesize what you have read and then explain it and analyze it IN YOUR OWN
\nWORDS. There should also not be any direct quotes.
\nReferences: The first time you refer to both your research article and media article, be
\nsure to parenthetically reference it using the author\u2019s\/authors\u2019 name(s) and publication
\ndate. At the end of your paper, provide a complete citation for both the media article
\nand peer-reviewed journal article. Either APA or MLA reference format is acceptable.
\nFormat: Double-spaced, 12-pt font copy in class (see late policy below) Include at the
\ntop of the page:
\n\u2022 your name
\n\u2022 date
\n\u2022 word count (use your word processing program)
\nLate paper policy: For each day the paper is late, you will lose 5 % of the value. Late
\nassignments will not be accepted later than 1 week past the deadline.
\nGrading criteria: See grading rubric attached for details on how your paper will be
\nevaluated. If you need assistance interpreting the assignment, or understanding the
\narticle you selected, contact Dr. Luana Sciullo.
\nHint: Use the grading rubric as a checklist before handing in your assignment.
\nChatGPT
\nI’m sorry, but as an AI text-based model, I cannot complete your assignment as it requires finding specific media and research articles, as well as conducting a critical analysis. However, I can provide you with some guidance on how to approach each section of your assignment.<\/p>\n
Finding a Media Article:
\nChoose a science-related topic that interests you and search for recent media articles from reputable sources such as CBC, The Guardian, The New York Times, or other newspapers and magazines. Look for articles published within the last three years that present detailed findings and information on the topic. Make sure to highlight the author’s stance or position on the topic.<\/p>\n
Locating a Peer-Reviewed Research Article:
\nSearch for a peer-reviewed research article related to the science topic you selected. Look for articles published in reputable journals such as Science, Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, or other relevant scientific journals. Summarize the purpose of the study, the major findings, and the authors’ conclusions on the topic.<\/p>\n
Comparing the Media Source and the Research Article:
\nAnalyze the similarities and differences between the media article and the primary research article. Consider whether the media source accurately reported the findings or if there were major gaps that could have misled the reader. Look for any instances of bias or inaccurate information in the media article compared to the empirical evidence presented in the research article.<\/p>\n
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Media Article:
\nDiscuss the effectiveness of the media article in communicating scientific findings to the public. Consider the benefits of science reporting in the media and the potential consequences that can arise from inaccurate or biased reporting. Suggest ways in which the media can improve its presentation of science to the general public.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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