Fake News - Scientific Communication

Which of these is not a widely-used form of scientific communication?

• Morse Code

• Comics and cartoons

• Videos

• Podcasts

What is the definition of scientific communication?

• When scientists communicate with each other in official, highly scientific documents.

• News media articles, videos and segments on science directed at the public.

• The practice of informing, educating, sharing wonderment, and raising awareness of science-related topics.

• When fun and engaging media are used to draw in a younger or less science-oriented audience.

One reason we communicate scientific information is to ______ the public about important scientific developments.

News media may also communicate interesting scientific information to ________ their audience.

When choosing a medium for scientific communication, we must consider the __________ of the audience.

Check ALL appropriate purposes of scientific communication.

• To educate

• To inform the public

• To entertain audiences

• To impress our friends and family

• To scare people

What kind of scientific communication would be best suited to primary school age students in a remote community?

• Video

• Scientific Poster

• Infographic

• Live Demonstration

• Journal article

What kind of scientific communication would you use to educate doctors about the benefits and risks of a new type of surgery?

• Video

• Scientific Poster

• Infographic

• Live Demonstration

• Journal article

What kind of scientific communication would be useful to educate factory workers on the proper way to provide CPR?

• Video

• Scientific Poster

• Infographic

• Live Demonstration

• Journal article

What kind of scientific communication would you use to help local residents understand what is and isn't recyclable?

• Video

• Scientific Poster

• Infographic

• Live Demonstration

• Journal article