Telling good from bad in science/health writing

Seven rules for distinguishing between solid information and garbage, from Smithsonian.com's Surprising science blog. Examples: "Is the story almost too good to be true?" "Is the source of information a TV or movie star?" Plus, how Wikipedia (Wikipedia?) can help. Add your own tips in the comments.

March 2, 2011

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