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The state of science reporting in today’s digital media landscape: A survey of journalists and scientists who use SciLine’s expert matching service

Summary:

SciLine, based at AAAS, and the Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin collaborated on a survey of journalists and scientists who use SciLine's service matching these two professional groups for news stories. The survey results reveal lessons for journalists and scientists about how the groups can better work together in doing media interviews. For example, "this relationship may be improved by setting clear expectations regarding scientists’ limited influence over the story."

Organization:

SciLine, University of Texas at Austin

Author:

Anthony Dudo, Josh Anderson, Ashlee Bunshee

Date:

June 13, 2024

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