Making citizen science newsworthy in the era of big data

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This article examines certain guiding tenets of science journalism in the era of big data by focusing on its engagement with citizen science. Having placed citizen science in historical context, it highlights early interventions intended to help establish the basis for an alternative epistemological ethos recognising the scientist as citizen and the citizen as scientist. Next, the article assesses further implications for science journalism by examining the challenges posed by big data in the realm of citizen science. Pertinent issues include potential risks associated with data quality, access dynamics, the difficulty investigating algorithms, and concerns about certain constraints impacting on transparency and accountability.

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Allan, S., & Redden, J. (2017). Making citizen science newsworthy in the era of big data. Journal of Science Communication, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.22323/2.16020305

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