Headlines and hashtags: communicating science during an outbreak

College of Public Health, School of Communication Studies
  1. Open Access Kent State
  2. Kent State University COVID-19 research and funded grants
  3. Headlines and hashtags: communicating science during an outbreak
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Abstract

Science and medical professionals are often looked to as experts in the event of a health crisis, but relatively few have received formal training in science communication. We provide a brief review of the current outbreak situation and suggestions for engaging in reliable, effective science communication online.
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Article
Identifier(s)
10.1016/j.micinf.2020.07.004
Publication Date
2020-08-12
Publication Title
Microbes and Infection
Publisher
ScienceDirect
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
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College of Public Health
School of Communication Studies
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Egbert, N., Goodall, C., Mccullough, J., & Smith, T. (2020). Headlines and hashtags: communicating science during an outbreak (1–). Microbes and Infection. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micinf.2020.07.004
Egbert, Nichole, Catherine Goodall, Jennifer Mccullough, and Tara Smith. 2020. “Headlines and Hashtags: Communicating Science During an Outbreak”. Microbes and Infection. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micinf.2020.07.004.
Egbert, Nichole, et al. Headlines and Hashtags: Communicating Science During an Outbreak. Microbes and Infection, 12 Aug. 2020, https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micinf.2020.07.004.