1. Introduction

Getting to know the issues, examples of science in the media

2. Problems in the representation of science in the media

Overview of common problems and their possible causes

3. Historical context

Development of science, development of mass media, their common roots and key differences (epistemology, technological determinism)

4. Scientific studies

What is a scientific research, basic scientific methods, what are some common errors in their presentation in the media

5. Resources

How to find relevant information on the Internet and elsewhere, how to distinguish credible scientific information from untrusted, how to cite

6. Medicine in the media

Examples of bad medicine and bad journalism, especially on topics related to health, practical examples on how to write about medicine.

7. Technology and science in the media, science popularization

Thinking about the possibilities of science popularization. Scientific literacy in society and its implications. How to target readers.

8. Communicating with scientists

Real examples of communication between scientists and journalists. How interview scientists. How to respect scientific work while presenting it to the reader. How to call out scientists when they are mistaken.

9. Pseudoscience in the media, cognitive errors

Cognitive fallacies shaping our perception of reality. Cautionary examples, practical experiments.

10. - 12. Other topics

How to spot bad statistics. How science became scientific. Problems in current science and medicine. How to argue when you know you are right. Practical examples of writing popular scientific articles, experiments, discussions...

The schedule is preliminary and will be subject to changes.