#AcademicTwitter What do we do again with journalists who ask for our help to clarify for them concepts, connect them to key sources, and explain historical context, then publishes an article with just one throwaway link to your study? This has happened too many times 1/3
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Should we do webinars/precons/spesh issues on the risks of engaged research? Do we circulate a blacklist among ourselves? Do we ask journ school colleagues to intervene or teach differently? I don’t want to name-and-shame reporters as it will just amplify sloppy work 2/3
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Last time I fell prey to this, friends told me to clarify citation expectations in the future. This time I have receipts on email & DMs but still this happened! How can we help each other, esp junior colleagues
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Replying to @jonathan_c_ong @zeynep and
I think the thing to remember: it's not about publicizing your study, it's about making journalism better for the public. It sucks, but think of yourself as a good source - you're making journalism better. That person will come back to you, I promise.
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I’m sorry to say that that isn’t the case, though. Sometimes the conversation has to happen. But
@jonathan_c_ong is totally correct: academics have to clarify expectations, to wit:1 reply 1 retweet 8 likes -
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“Is this on the record/off the record/on background?” “What is the main thrust or argument of the piece?” “What type of contribution are you looking for from me?”
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“In my field, citation and acknowledgment count a great deal. Will you be quoting me or directly referencing my work?” “Would you please share the URL for your final story so that I may signal-boost it and your works through my channels and university media outlets?”
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So as someone who does a lot of media, yes, do say: "“In my field, citation and acknowledgment count a great deal. Will you be quoting me or directly referencing my work?” Put them on notice on your expectations and don't work later with ones that do not do a reasonable job.
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They don't have to quote you, but you don't have to keep doing their work for them either--and it's often the star academic or the CEO that gets the quote, not the one from a more marginal community/background that spent a lot of time providing details and frameworks.
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