Devc 128 Module 1 & 2

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This person wrote Popularizing Science, which was an essay that was a landmark in the early history of science journalism.

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HG Wells

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What are the three phases of Science Journalism?

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1. "Gee-whiz" phase/age

2. Increasingly professional analytic reporting (Watchdog Age)

3. Focus on public understanding of science

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What is the difference between a science writer and science journalist?

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The platform.

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This phase of journalism emphasized the wonder of science and respect for scientists, rather than on an analysis of the work being done or any anticipation of its effects on society; "fanboy coverage of science".

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"Gee-whiz" phase.

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This phase of science journalism was the questioning of science and technological marvels. This was when recognizing that reporting about science has to consider its social and political implications.

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Increasingly professional analytical reporting.

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This phase of science journalism includes the notion that the public needs to understand how scientific knowledge is crafted for genuine public engagement to happen.

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Public understanding of science.

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Under the phase of public understanding of science, this group's focus is to engage an audience, build a relationship and trust with them, tell good stories, and immerse them in a world filled with the appropriate emotions."

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Science Journalists.

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The 3Cs that Science Journalists are tasked to do.

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Chronicle

Criticism

Commentary

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This in the 3Cs is the science journalist's task to inform about what has happened since the last instance of publication.

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Chronicle

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This in the 3Cs is the science journalist's task to protect the audience and warn of dangers and inadequacies.

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Criticism

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This in the 3Cs is the science journalist's task to explain and interpret what is happening.

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Commentary

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True or False: In this change in the landscape of the public understanding of science, the platform went from publishing in traditional outlets to self-publishing.

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TRUE.

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True or False: If science journalists are to regain relevance to society, not only must they master the new media, they must learn enough science to analyze and interpret the findings— including the motives of the funders.

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TRUE.

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True or False: In this change in the landscape of the public understanding of science, the process is that scientists need to approach journalists to communicate to the public.

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FALSE. Now, scientists can also go directly to the public, bypassing journalists.

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True or False: In this change in the landscape of the public understanding of science, content went from responsibility as a watchdog to promoting the glory of science.

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FALSE. It changed from promoting the glory of science to taking on a new responsibility to the public as a watchdog and as a voice that clarifies the impacts of science on society.

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True or False: Science Journalists do not need to anticipate the social impacts of potential new technologies.

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FALSE. Science Journalists must also anticipate the social impacts of potential new technologies while there is still time to make a difference.

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True or False: According to the Salzburg Declaration in 1974, it was stated that the gap between science and the public was widening.

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TRUE. This is why in our modern world, the science journalist must also communicate with the scientist and politician.

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True or False: According to Blum (2021), the most important contribution of science reporters is to portray research accurately in both its rights and its wrongs and stand unflinchingly for the integrity of the story.

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TRUE.

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This person proposed a scicom program at the then Institute of Development Communication in 1988.

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Dr. Juan F. Jamias

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These were the three aims of the scicom program in then-IDC according to Dr. Jamias.

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1. Promote science literacy

2. Promote science for human development

3. Promote public understanding of science.

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In the Philippines, during when was the foundations of modern science journalism?

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1970's-1980's (Martial Law)

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In the Philippines, during when was the exploration of modern science journalism?

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1990's-2000's

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In the Philippines, during when was the cultivation of modern science journalism?

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2010's.

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What is science journalism's role in development?

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1. Create awareness

2. Act as explainer/critic

3. Affect cultural change

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This role of SciJourn for dev't states that science journalists are expected to ______________ about the values, complexities, and limitations of science reporting particularly in the Global South where there is way more limitations in terms of science infrastructures and technological capital.

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Create [an] awareness.

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This role of SciJourn for dev't states that science journalists must be able to explain in humanized terms the factors and processes that shape up their stories. Science journalists have the obligation to point out and challenge loopholes and their coverage.

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Act as an explainer/critic.

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This role of SciJourn for dev't means that part of the vision of science journalist working on development stories is to promote a collective engagement with science, helping the audiences and communities they write for in accordance with the value of science and facts.

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Affect cultural change.

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SciJournalists need to help the public understand

How science works; connect science with everyday reasoning about _____________ as well as public interest and policy priorities.

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...connect science with everyday reasoning about multiple global problems as well as public interest and policy priorities.

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SciJourn needs to be ______ of science institutions, workings and contributions.

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SciJourn needs to be of critical of science institutions, workings and contributions.

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SciJourn needs to highlight _______ science that helps understand challenges in societies burdened with urgent challenges.

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SciJourn needs to highlight applied science that helps understand challenges in societies burdened with urgent challenges.

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SciJourn needs to advocate for science and journalism; build _____ in science.

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Build trust in science.

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One key issues in SciJourn is that science news is heavily driven by international _____, particularly the news media of the Global North or developed nations.

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science news is heavily driven by international sources, particularly the news media of the Global North or developed nations.

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One key issue of SciJourn is that it takes a backseat in the ________ and editors and news executives do not find its stories profitable.

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SciJourn takes a backseat in the newsroom and editors and news executives do not find its stories profitable.

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One key issue of SciJourn is that there is a lack of _____________ ____ _________ science reporting where science stories are predominantly reported as straight news.

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There is a lack of comprehensive and critical science reporting where science stories are predominantly reported as straight news.

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One key issue in SciJourn is that ________ ________, especially governement officials and politicians dominate science coverage.

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Political sources especially governement officials and politicians dominate science coverage.

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One key issue in SciJourn is that there is an _________ ___________ and to some extent clash between journalists and scientists.

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There is an uneasy relationship and to some extent clash between journalists and scientists.

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These are the four major obstacles that hinder the practice of science reporting.

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1. Financial

2. Organizational

3. Educational

4. Professional

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This major obstacle that hinders the practice of science reporting is the lack of financial and organizational resources in the newsroom.

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Financial.

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This major obstacle that hinders the practice of science reporting is the lack of support for covering science beats and routines in the newsroom.

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Organizational.

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This major obstacle that hinders the practice of science reporting is the lack of higher educational and vocational training for science journalists.

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Educational.

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This major obstacle that hinders the practice of science reporting is the lack of professional skills of journalists and the lack of support from colleagues.

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Professional.