Using Preprint Sources in Science News: Do Transparent Disclosures Enhance Credibility?
Science Communication: Linking Theory and Practice
Published online on September 06, 2025
Abstract
Science Communication, Ahead of Print.
This study tested whether the transparent use of preprint sources affects the perceived credibility of science news and scientists. In an experiment, U.S. adults read a news report describing COVID-19 research as a “preprint” (with varying levels of ...
This study tested whether the transparent use of preprint sources affects the perceived credibility of science news and scientists. In an experiment, U.S. adults read a news report describing COVID-19 research as a “preprint” (with varying levels of ...