Erasmus University Rotterdam
Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World
Erasmus University Rotterdam

Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

Taught in English

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Jason H. Pridmore
Marina Tulin

Instructors: Jason H. Pridmore

4.5

(39 reviews)

Beginner level

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6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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What you'll learn

  • Learn about the best practices for effective science communication

  • Understand how different stakeholders (policymakers, scientists, journalists) approach science communication

  • Learn about the advantages and drawbacks of communicating science in digital media and their implications for public trust.

  • Develop hands-on skills using tools and resources to evaluate information in digital media.

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There are 8 modules in this course

Welcome to the course! In this module, you will learn about the importance and relevance of effective science communication in the digital world. We will outline various topics and important concepts that will be discussed in the next modules.

What's included

1 video

In this module, you will explore the effects of digital media on science communication and the implications on social trust.

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4 videos1 quiz

In the age of misinformation and fake news, there seems to be a public outcry for ‘trust in science’. This module shows you how social scientists produce knowledge and what challenges they face in communicating science.

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3 videos1 quiz

In this module, you will learn how journalists combat threats like fake news or misinformation. We also discuss how they ensure and navigate responsible and reliable reporting in today’s world.

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4 videos1 discussion prompt

Policymakers make decisions in light of competing opinions on scientific issues. But what should they do to maintain public trust? In this module, you will explore evidence-based policymaking and the crucial role of science communication in the process.

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4 videos1 reading1 quiz

Digital media go hand in hand with misinformation. Why is that? In this module, you will learn how digital media facilitate the spread of (mis)information but also provide the tools to combat it.

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4 videos1 reading1 quiz

As a science communicator, you need to take in mind your audiences’ needs and characteristics to effectively get your messages across. This module will help you understand how people interpret scientific knowledge. Additionally, we look at strategies to engage citizens with science communication.

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4 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt

You are getting to the end of the course. Let’s reflect on your learnings in the previous modules and identify best scientific communication practices we discussed.

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1 video1 discussion prompt

Instructors

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4.5 (19 ratings)
Jason H. Pridmore
Erasmus University Rotterdam
2 Courses19,224 learners
Marina Tulin
Erasmus University Rotterdam
1 Course2,408 learners

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