Day 6: More resources Making the scientific process more transparent will expose flaws and may even beget controversy, but ultimately it will allow…
Day 5: When to fact-check? EVERY TIME. But we understand, that’s practically not possible. However, we need to trust some sources endorsed by people who…
Day 4: How to fact-check? - II When you begin the process of verifying the facts in the document, you must choose quality resources. Avoid reporting…
Day 3: How to fact-check? - I Reading a document and verifying its source before trusting it is the first step towards fact-checking. While reading, one…
Day 2: Why is fact-checking important? We tend to blame science's glut of misinformation on social media and the news, but the problem often starts with…
“Fact-checking is more than checking facts: It’s also about checking assumptions. Whether you’re examining your work or someone else’s, the hardest part…
Day 6: Where to find opportunities to get started in science policy? Part II AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) provide opportunities…
Day 5: Where to find opportunities to get started in science policy? Part I Think Tanks are organizations that “think,” i.e. they research, analyze and…
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