The articles placed a large focus on the aspect of communication in the research setting. Communication is important for progress and improvements. In research, the scientist may specialize in a certain field, but the scientist will not know every single detail of the subject. The key is to communicate with other researchers and work along with them in a collaborative effort to solve problems. With communication, researchers are also able to discover if they’re projects have already been done or are being finalized. If you are working on a already discovered topic then it would be a waste of time. Moreover, communication allows for researchers to spot out errors in their methods and to pin point their routes for experimentation.

One interesting point is that communication can also lead to barriers. False information can be given or incorrect criticisms. In addition, some researchers feel as if they have to keep their information a secret in order to keep others from stealing their ideas. One example would be Rosalind Franklin and her contribution to the DNA helix structure. She worked on x-ray diffractioning and she communicated her ideas with Watson and Cricke. Watson and Cricke then used her information to complete their image of the DNA double helix model. Ultimately, communication promotes scientific discover, but it should be used with caution.