Newspapers' job is to report results for lay readers
Abstract
EDITOR,—Richard Smith's comments about the Independent show a complete misunderstanding of national newspapers, their audience, and their purpose.1 It is absurd to apply the sort of critical appraisal used for papers published in medical journals to our news coverage.
The Independent addresses an informed, intelligent, lay readership. We provide clear, unbiased coverage that is accessible to all. In reporting the results of research our...
Paper Details
Title
Newspapers' job is to report results for lay readers
Published Date
May 4, 1996
Journal
Volume
312
Issue
7039
Pages
1163 - 1163
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