What’s in a Name? Exploring the Nomenclature of Science Communication in the UK [version 2; referees: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations]
This study, via a consideration of the literature, and a limited survey of active science communicators, presents concise and workable definitions for science outreach, public engagement, widening participation, and knowledge exchange, in a UK context. Sixty-six per cent of participants agreed that...
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| description | This study, via a consideration of the literature, and a limited survey of active science communicators, presents concise and workable definitions for science outreach, public engagement, widening participation, and knowledge exchange, in a UK context. Sixty-six per cent of participants agreed that their definitions of outreach, public engagement, and widening participation aligned with those of their colleagues, whilst 64% felt that their personal definitions matched those of their institute. However, closer inspection of the open-ended questions found the respondents often differed in the use of the nomenclature. In particular, the respondents found it difficult to define knowledge exchange in this context. It is hoped that this initial study will form the foundation of future work in this area, and that it will help to further develop the debate regarding the need for a consistent nomenclature across science communication. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bdc8d92a219f4dbea7b501ddc3f5213c2022-12-21T18:22:46ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022015-09-01410.12688/f1000research.6858.27640What’s in a Name? Exploring the Nomenclature of Science Communication in the UK [version 2; referees: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations]Sam Illingworth0James Redfern1Steve Millington2Sam Gray3School of Research, Enterprise & Innovation, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UKSchool of Research, Enterprise & Innovation, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UKSchool of Science & the Environment, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UKResearch & Knowledge Exchange Office, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UKThis study, via a consideration of the literature, and a limited survey of active science communicators, presents concise and workable definitions for science outreach, public engagement, widening participation, and knowledge exchange, in a UK context. Sixty-six per cent of participants agreed that their definitions of outreach, public engagement, and widening participation aligned with those of their colleagues, whilst 64% felt that their personal definitions matched those of their institute. However, closer inspection of the open-ended questions found the respondents often differed in the use of the nomenclature. In particular, the respondents found it difficult to define knowledge exchange in this context. It is hoped that this initial study will form the foundation of future work in this area, and that it will help to further develop the debate regarding the need for a consistent nomenclature across science communication.http://f1000research.com/articles/4-409/v2Public EngagementWeb and Social Media |
| spellingShingle | Sam Illingworth James Redfern Steve Millington Sam Gray What’s in a Name? Exploring the Nomenclature of Science Communication in the UK [version 2; referees: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] F1000Research Public Engagement Web and Social Media |
| title | What’s in a Name? Exploring the Nomenclature of Science Communication in the UK [version 2; referees: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_full | What’s in a Name? Exploring the Nomenclature of Science Communication in the UK [version 2; referees: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_fullStr | What’s in a Name? Exploring the Nomenclature of Science Communication in the UK [version 2; referees: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_full_unstemmed | What’s in a Name? Exploring the Nomenclature of Science Communication in the UK [version 2; referees: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_short | What’s in a Name? Exploring the Nomenclature of Science Communication in the UK [version 2; referees: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_sort | what s in a name exploring the nomenclature of science communication in the uk version 2 referees 1 approved 3 approved with reservations |
| topic | Public Engagement Web and Social Media |
| url | http://f1000research.com/articles/4-409/v2 |
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