Science communication research

Bucchi, Massimiano; Trench, Brian

doi:10.4324/9780203483794.ch1

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“…The societal value of science communication is treated at greater length within discussion of public engagement and participation (understood here as one form of science communication; Bucchi & Trench, 2014). Arguments for participation, deliberation, and dialogue have always made the case that these forms of science communication are important exactly because they play a role in the correct functioning of democratic societies.…”

Section: The Role and Value Of Science Communication In Societymentioning

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An Empirical and Conceptual Note on Science Communication’s Role in Society

Davies

2020

Science Communication

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This research note explores the nature of science communication’s role in modern societies, using data from a qualitative interview study with scholars and teachers of science communication and discussing this in light of science communication literature. Six types of roles for science communication within society are identified: It is said to ensure the accountability and legitimacy of publicly funded science, have practical functions, enhance democracy, serve a cultural role, fulfil particular economic purposes, and act as promotion or marketing. These arguments are examined and their implications for science communication research and practice discussed.

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Section: The Role and Value Of Science Communication In Societymentioning

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An Empirical and Conceptual Note on Science Communication’s Role in Society

Davies

2020

Science Communication

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“…Ao ter evoluído nos seus processos e práticas, a ciência tornou-se mais aberta e dependente de colaborações globais e interdisciplinares e de financiamento privado. Passou também a adotar práticas de comunicação em linha com as de outras organizações e empresas, recorrendo ao marketing e relações públicas, assim como a práticas e lógicas dos media (Bauer, 2008;Bucchi & Trench, 2014;Entradas, 2015). Os assuntos científicos foram multiplicados nesse ambiente virtual, não deixando dúvidas sobre o papel dos media na construção de narrativas relacionadas com a ciência, refletindo preocupações do público e afetando as suas perceções (Feinstein, 2015).…”

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Jovens, ciência e media: perceções sobre a Astronomia e Ciências do Espaço em contextos formais e informais

Anjos

Carvalho

2020

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O papel transversal dos media na aquisição de conhecimentos e na formação de opiniões e representações de assuntos de ciência tem uma importância reconhecida. Porém, existem poucos estudos que se debrucem sobre o modo como os jovens acedem, compreendem e criam conteúdos relacionados com a ciência, utilizando diversas plataformas e acionando diferentes literacias. O presente estudo procura explorar algumas pontes nesse sentido. Tendo como base públicos jovens interessados em ciência, nomeadamente em Astronomia e Ciências do Espaço, o estudo pretende averiguar o que estes valorizam na ciência e como se apropriam da informação científica para a tomada de decisão e a formação de opiniões sobre ciência. Os resultados confirmam que as aprendizagens informais têm um papel relevante no desenvolvimento de uma identificação com a ciência e na escolha por percursos académicos e profissionais com ela relacionados. Apesar de não procurarem notícias de ciência em geral, pesquisam informação específica de ciência de acordo com os seus interesses. A ausência de uma reflexão sobre como os discursos e as notícias de ciência são produzidos e filtrados pelos media e outros agentes de comunicação de ciência faz ressaltar a relevância da promoção de uma literacia crítica de ciência, que implica a ligação a outras literacias, incluindo a literacia mediática.

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“…Early on, the aim was to enhance what was seen as the public's general lack of knowledge by having professionals impart correct and valid knowledge. This so-called deficit model of communication (Bucchi and Trench 2014) has since been supplemented by a greater focus on popular understanding of science. Here, the aim is to have professionals impact people's motivations and attitudes towards scientific themes.…”

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Minimizing Knowledge Scepticism – Resourcing Students through Media and Information Literacy

Drotner¹

2020

European Review

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Globally connected and commodified digital means of communication offer a wealth of information across age-bands and across formal and informal sites of learning, yet few students obtain systematic training in transforming this information to knowledge that is tailored to their level of understanding and to the settings of learning. This gap between access to unsorted and often unsolicited information across boundaries of space, learning and generation and training in the formation of valid knowledge poses a threat to democratic societies that are based on informed citizens’ joint debate and decision-making. This article addresses the gap between students’ information access and their knowledge formation and discusses the challenges and possible solutions with empirical focus on the transition between upper-secondary and tertiary education. Globally connected social network sites (‘social media’) are key information sources for many students. Owing to their commodified, algorithmic and non-transparent character, these sites offer little guidance in terms of validation and verification of claims. I propose Media and Information Literacy (MIL) as an important means of minimizing the gap between information access and sound knowledge formation. This is because MIL goes beyond training of access to digital technologies and information search and retrieval. It also trains skills in applying communication technologies for validation, critique and knowledge production. I discuss the challenges posed to education to apply (MIL) as a key pathway to minimizing the gap in order to advance public value and societal resilience and suggest that educational systems shift their focus from teaching to learning in tandem with more inclusive approaches to where learning takes place.

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Science communication research

Cited by 92 publications

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An Empirical and Conceptual Note on Science Communication’s Role in Society

An Empirical and Conceptual Note on Science Communication’s Role in Society

Jovens, ciência e media: perceções sobre a Astronomia e Ciências do Espaço em contextos formais e informais

Minimizing Knowledge Scepticism – Resourcing Students through Media and Information Literacy

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