June 11th, 2015 | RESEARCH
The validity of citizen science conducted by community activists is often questioned because of the overt values that activists bring to their investigations. But value judgments are a necessary part of even the best academic science, and scientists whose findings suggest the need for policy action can learn from the example of citizen scientists. Communicating clearly about value judgments in science would give the public a better basis for distinguishing between responsible and irresponsible research on controversial issues.
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Gwen Ottinger, Author, Drexel UniversityCitation
Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049
Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 14
Number: 2
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Audience: Administration | Leadership | Policymakers | General Public | Scientists
Discipline: Ecology | forestry | agriculture | General STEM | History | policy | law | Nature of science
Resource Type: Mass Media Article | Reference Materials
Environment Type: Citizen Science Programs | Public Programs