Challenges in Journalism-Science Relationship

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What is a common issue faced by local journalists in developing countries regarding news stories?

Lack of interest in covering domestic science developments

Neglecting international news sources for a more local perspective

Difficulty in finding local experts to provide comments (correct)

Over-reliance on local sources leading to biased reporting

Why do editors in developing countries often allocate little space for domestic science developments?

Editors believe that domestic science is too complex for readers

Editors prioritize international achievements over local ones (correct)

Editors are not interested in science journalism as a news beat

Editors lack professional will and financial support

What contributes to the scarcity of critical science reporting in developing countries?

Effective use of science terminologies in news stories

A lack of understanding of science processes by journalists (correct)

A preference for thematic, issue-based science news

Heavy reliance on local experts for scientific information

Why do many news stories in developing countries get recycled from Western media without local comments or regional linkages?

There are challenges in finding and eliciting local experts’ views Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk associated with journalists lacking an adequate understanding of science processes?

Mistranslation and miscommunication in reporting scientific information Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by science journalism in the Global South according to the text?

An uphill battle to establish legitimacy as a news beat Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges faced by journalists in science reporting according to the text?

Limited access to international scientific sources Signup and view all the answers

Why do scientists and journalists differ in their approaches to framing and representing science?

Scientists prioritize scientific accuracy, while journalists prioritize practical meanings Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue in developing countries regarding science and technology journalism?

Lack of specialist training for journalists Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant limitation faced by science journalists during the COVID-19 pandemic in the global south?

Limited training in science and health Signup and view all the answers

How does the excessive celebration of scientific discoveries affect science journalism?

It ignores the lack of sufficient evidence for effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Why was there an urgency to report on COVID-19 according to the text?

To motivate specific immediate actions like following preventive measures Signup and view all the answers

Why do government restrictions on science news outputs pose a challenge for journalists?

To ensure political sources control science discourse Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences the heavy reliance of reporters on research produced in the global north according to the text?

Chronically underdeveloped SciJourn in the global south Signup and view all the answers

What impact does politicians and government officials being the main source of science news have on press freedom?

Decreases press freedom Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge faced by journalists in science reporting as highlighted in the text?

Language difficulties Signup and view all the answers

Why are journalists in developing countries unable to critically engage lay publics with new science developments?

Lack of issue-oriented coverage Signup and view all the answers

How do state legalized restrictions over science news outputs affect journalists' reporting?

Makes it challenging to report in less descriptive, analytical manners Signup and view all the answers

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