BI451W – Biology Internship, Writing Intensive: Peer Review/Research vs. Scientific Journalism

Peer Review

Peer review is the system used to assess the quality of a manuscript before it is published. Independent researchers in the relevant research area assess submitted manuscripts for originality, validity and significance to help editors determine whether a manuscript should be published in their journal. - Biomed Central (See link to left)

An example of a peer reviewed article:

The effects of APOE4 and familial Alzheimer’s disease mutation on free fatty acid profile in mouse brain are age-and sex-dependent

Scientific Journalism 

Science journalism exists to report on healthcare breakthroughs, disease, climate change, and a number of other things. Successful science writers all have a singular trait: they can condense complex, scientific information into a format that makes it simple for the general public to understand. Good scientific journalism requires accuracy, clarity, context, and balance. - Kimberlee Meier, "10 Engaging examples of science journalism" (See link to left)

An example of scientific journalism:

The burden of a gene: A variant called APOE4 is notorious for its link to Alzheimer’s. Can new insights into its function help stave off disease?