Apologies for cross-posting
Oxford, March, 2013
How peer review can help make sense of science and why it matters to the
public
Sense About Science, a partner of Taylor & Francis, have released a new
guide to peer review to help the public make sense of research claims.
How can we trust the claims made in the media about scientific studies?
When a new drug appears or a study claims that we are at risk, how can
we decipher the false claims from the ones we can trust? Understanding
peer review and asking about the status of claims is important to
society because it helps people make decisions.
I Don't Know What to Believe: Making Sense of Science Stories...
explains the peer review process - the system researchers use to assess
the validity, significance and originality of papers. It captures
experiences and insights from editors and scientists and encourages
people to ask "Is it peer reviewed?" when reading science and health
stories.
Following the success of a UK peer review guide, Sense About Science has
now created a US version providing the tools to talk directly to the
public and how to address their issues. Leila Mills, Publishing Manager
for Journal Development Team at Taylor & Francis comments, "As the
wealth of accessible scientific content continues to grow, peer review
is more relevant than ever as the system for evaluating the quality and
validity of scholarly research. By providing key information about the
process of peer review and the important role it plays, Sense About
Science's initiative will help enable the public to identify content
they can trust, instilling confidence in science communication".
Download the guide here:
http://www.senseaboutscience.org/resources.php/116/Embargoed_until_00.01
Feb8th2013_IDKWTB_web.pdf
For further information about Taylor & Francis' collaboration with Sense
About Science, please contact:
Victoria Wright, Communications Manager, Taylor & Francis Group Journals
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About Sense About Science
Sense About Science is an international non-profit organization that
equips people to make sense of science and evidence on issues that
matter to society. With a network of more than 5,000 scientists, the
organization works with scientific bodies, research publishers,
policymakers, the public and the media to lead public discussions about
science and evidence. Through award-winning public campaigns, it shares
the tools of scientific thinking and the peer-review process. Sense
About Science's growing Voice of Young Science network engages hundreds
of early career researchers in public debates about science.
For further information contact:
UK: Julia Wilson [log in to unmask]
US: Leonor Sierra [log in to unmask]
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