Implications of Media-Scientists’ Relationship on Crop Biotechnology Debate in Uganda

A struggle for control beyond the facts: examining constructs of GM technology in Philippine opinion columns

“…Popular writing can help give science a boost in the national consciousness, considering how people rely on broadcast media for their information needs, and how trust is still high in media as a source. 9 , 10 Research indeed shows that media reporting can influence and reflect consumer attitudes and perceptions. 9 , 11–13 By extension, popular science writing can both inform people and shape how they view science as a field.…”

“… 7 Science, therefore, has to actively be a part of the public discourse, and scientists might need to talk in public, now more than ever. 10 …”

“… 14 Practitioners have recommended explaining the process, providing the public with a glossary to understand the science, bringing science to the forefront, using figures of speech while minimizing jargon, and training scientists to talk to the public. 10 , 13 , 14 Researchers also call for more research in how GM risk is expressed in the news 15 …”

“…For some countries in the world, biotech coverage is difficult because sites of scientific happenings are far away, and there is no chance to talk about biotech unless outrage is raised. 10 For journalists, however, the challenge is not simply about how to frame a story, but how to work within editorial guidelines, house rules, and journalistic conventions. 10 …”

“… 10 For journalists, however, the challenge is not simply about how to frame a story, but how to work within editorial guidelines, house rules, and journalistic conventions. 10 …”