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Perspectives on Neuroscience
Published on: July 31, 2007
Behavioral neuroscience and the media
Sandra Blakeslee1, Mariette DiChristina, Paul Raeburn
1Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA 23005, United States
Abstract:
To provide assurance that accurate summaries of behavioral neuroscience findings are presented in mainstream news sources, it is important for scientists to cooperate with science journalists and, on occasion, write informative articles for lay audiences or contribute scientific knowledge in other relevant venues. Accordingly, three influential science journalists were invited to a special Presidential Symposium at the 2011 IBNS annual meeting to discuss (1) the importance of public dissemination of scientific knowledge, (2) insightful recommendations for effective science writing for mainstream audiences and (3) the potential impact of science blogs on the communication of science information.
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