Quality indicators for science communication: results from a collaborative concept mapping exercise
Olesk, A., Renser, B., Bell, L. , Fornetti, A., Franks, S. 
ORCID: 0000-0002-9449-2725, Mannino, I., Roche, J., Schmidt, A. L., Schofield, B., Villa, R. & Zollo, F. (2021).
Quality indicators for science communication: results from a collaborative concept mapping exercise.
Journal of Science Communication, 20(03),
article number A06.
doi: 10.22323/2.20030206
Abstract
Although the need to improve quality of science communication is often mentioned in public discussions, the science communication literature offers few conceptualizations of quality. We used a concept mapping approach, involving representatives of various science communication stakeholder groups working collaboratively, to propose a framework of quality. The framework organizes individual elements of quality into twelve indicators arranged into three dimensions: trustworthiness and scientific rigour, presentation and style, and connection with society. The framework supports science communicators in reflecting on their current practices and designing new activities, potentially improving communication effectiveness.
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| Additional Information: | This article has been published in JCOM - Journal of Science Communication, DOI: https://doi.org/10.22323/2.20030206 The Author(s). This article is licensed under the terms of the Creative CommonsAttribution — NonCommercial — NoDerivativeWorks 4.0 License.ISSN 1824-2049. Published by SISSA Medialab. jcom.sissa.it |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences Q Science |
| Departments: | School of Communication & Creativity > Journalism |
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