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Science Quote by Deborah M. Gordon

“Every time a scientist publishes a good piece of work, she helps to maintain and raise the standards for what is true. We have to keep chipping away.” quote by Deborah M. Gordon
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““Every time a scientist publishes a good piece of work, she helps to maintain and raise the standards for what is true. We have to keep chipping away.””

Deborah M. Gordon

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview on scientific standards, 2010s

Scientists must continually publish quality work to uphold truth and improve standards.

In simple terms: Publish good work to raise standards.

Key Takeaway

Maintain high scientific standards.

Themes

science integrity quality standards progress

Mood

inspirational serious analytical

Type

Science:1 Scientist:0 Time:0 Raise Standards:1 Scientist Publishes:0 Publishes Good:0 Maintain Raise:0

When to use this quote

  • academic publishing
  • lab work
  • grant proposals
  • science education

Key Concepts

research ethics continuous improvement peer review

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure quality over quantity?
  • What standards should be upheld?
A Different Perspective

Pressure to publish may compromise quality.

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