The Credibility of Science Communication
Current developments in the media marketplace and an increased need for visibility to secure funding are leading inevitably to faster, simpler and more aggressive science communication. This article presents the results of an exploratory study of potential credibility problems in astronomy press rel...
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International Astronomical Union
2007-10-01
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| author | Nielsen, L. H. Jørgensen, N. T. Jantzen, K. Christensen, L. L. |
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| description | Current developments in the media marketplace and an increased need for visibility to secure funding are leading inevitably to faster, simpler and more aggressive science communication. This article presents the results of an exploratory study of potential credibility problems in astronomy press releases, their causes, consequences and possible remedies. The study consisted of eleven open-ended interviews with journalists, scientists and public information officers. Results suggest that credibility issues are central to communication, deeply integrated into the workflow and can have severe consequences for the actors (especially the scientist), but are an unavoidable part of thecommunication process. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2e7adc1ccc824f9bb06c63f747ec59882022-12-21T18:33:00ZengInternational Astronomical UnionCommunicating Astronomy with the Public Journal1996-56211996-563X2007-10-01010509The Credibility of Science CommunicationNielsen, L. H.Jørgensen, N. T.Jantzen, K.Christensen, L. L.Current developments in the media marketplace and an increased need for visibility to secure funding are leading inevitably to faster, simpler and more aggressive science communication. This article presents the results of an exploratory study of potential credibility problems in astronomy press releases, their causes, consequences and possible remedies. The study consisted of eleven open-ended interviews with journalists, scientists and public information officers. Results suggest that credibility issues are central to communication, deeply integrated into the workflow and can have severe consequences for the actors (especially the scientist), but are an unavoidable part of thecommunication process.http://www.capjournal.org/issues/01/01_05.phpCredibilityHypeScience CommunicationAstronomyVisibilityPress Releases |
| spellingShingle | Nielsen, L. H. Jørgensen, N. T. Jantzen, K. Christensen, L. L. The Credibility of Science Communication Communicating Astronomy with the Public Journal Credibility Hype Science Communication Astronomy Visibility Press Releases |
| title | The Credibility of Science Communication |
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| title_short | The Credibility of Science Communication |
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| topic | Credibility Hype Science Communication Astronomy Visibility Press Releases |
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