Ethical Considerations of Using Narrative to Communicate Science

Ethical Considerations of Using Narrative to Communicate Science

This article discusses three ethical considerations science communicators face when considering narrative as a communication technique for science policy contexts: (a) What is the underlying purpose of using narrative: comprehension or persuasion? (b) What are the appropriate levels of accuracy to m...

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Veröffentlicht in:Science communication 2012-10, Vol.34 (5), p.592-617
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