Four Models of Science Journalism
A synthesis and practical assessment
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12909230 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David Secko (Concordia University Wisconsin, corresponding author), Elyse Amend, Terrine Friday |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 62-80 |
| Publication date | 2012-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journalism Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1751-2786 • E-ISSN: 1751-2794 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17512786.2012.691351 |
| OpenAlex | W1531597154 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 42 |
| References cited | 46 |
Much of the science communication and journalism studies literature continues to reiterate the same critiques about science journalism. This literature accuses science journalists of inaccuracy, sensationalism, oversimplification and failing to engage audiences in meaningful debate about scientific issues. However, research has yet to offer concrete solutions to journalists that connect theory to practice in an effort to counter these criticisms. In this paper, we approach this gap through the development of clearly articulated models of science journalism that are supported by theoretical considerations of the varying purposes of science communication, and then, importantly, tied to practical story development criteria. Four models are presented: science literacy, contextual, lay-expertise and public participation. These models are clear representations of how science journalism can be produced from within different theoretical frameworks and thereby provide a theoretically-informed but practical guide for nuanced evaluations of the quality of science journalism
Engineering ethics · Epistemology · Journalism · Media studies · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Science communication · Science education · Scientific Literacy · Sensationalism · Sociology · Technical Journalism · Climate Change Communication and Perception · Engineering · Misinformation and Its Impacts · Science Education and Perceptions
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| Unique citing works | 42 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3,5 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 40 |