Objectives:
- You will become familiar with a contemporary scientific issue/topic as presented in the media and be able to effectively summarize the author’s review and line of evidence
- Locate one (1) article from the primary literature (peer reviewed journal) that discusses this scientific topic and presents their line of evidence
- Discuss the similarities and differences between the primary source and the media article
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the media article in accurately communicating the scientific findings of the topic to the public and discuss the possible benefits and consequences that may result from presenting science in the media