What is a science institution? Outlines of classes: Blogosphere, Popular science journalism.
Image by zinkevych on FreepikPopular science journalism. From universities to popular science blogs
Main concepts
Scientific institution – an organization engaged in conducting research and promoting science.
University – a scientific institution offering a wide range of academic programs and conducting research.
Popular science blog – an online platform where authors share scientific information in a way that is understandable to a wide audience.
What is a science institution? Top content
- Definition and types of scientific institutions. Discussion of different types of scientific institutions such as universities, research institutes, laboratories, etc.
- The role and importance of universities. So how do universities contribute to the progress of science and society?
- What is a popular science blog? Definition and purpose of popular science blogs.
- The specificity of popular science blogs. So how do popular science blogs differ from traditional scientific publications and what are their advantages and challenges?
Literature and discussion questions
- Sztompka P., Uniwersytet współczesny. Zderzenie dwóch kultur, „Nauka” 2014, nr 1, s. 7-18.
- What are the main challenges that universities face as scientific institutions?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of scientific communication via popular science blogs?
- So how can universities and other research institutions engage more effectively in science communication with audiences?
Blogosphere. The specificity of popular science blogs
Main concepts
Scientific institution – an organization engaged in conducting research and promoting science.
Popular science blog – an online platform where authors share scientific information in a way that is understandable to a wide audience.
What is a science institution? Top content
- Definition and types of scientific institutions. Discussion of different types of scientific institutions such as universities, research institutes, laboratories, etc.
- The role and importance of scientific institutions. So how do scientific institutions contribute to the progress of science and society?
- What is a popular science blog? Definition and purpose of popular science blogs.
- The specificity of popular science blogs. So how do popular science blogs differ from traditional scientific publications and what are their advantages and challenges?
Literature and discussion questions
- Babik W., Sikorska M., Blogi naukowe narzędziem upowszechniania informacji i wiedzy, w: Człowiek, media, edukacja, red. J. Morbitzer, E. Musiał, Kraków 2013, s. 27-28.
- What are the main challenges facing scientific institutions?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of scientific communication via popular science blogs?
- So how can scientific institutions engage more effectively in science communication with the public?
