How writers should cover science fraud

Writing in Columbia Journalism Review, Declan Fahy recaps notable cases such as Diederick Stapel's serial data fabrication and suggests ways for journalists to cover scientific misconduct better by focusing on broader trends more than individual cases: "Particular scientific scandals make compelling stories. But reporters can paint a bigger picture of the scientific enterprise, revealing, rather than obscuring, the social environment in which scientists work."

May 29, 2013

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