Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
1-2020
Abstract
Although video is not a new format for communicating about science, video-sharing platforms have democratized the process. Individuals who wish to share information or ideas about science can use these platforms to connect with potentially large and diverse audiences. This has benefits and drawbacks. The benefits are related to increased access to scientific information and greater public engagement with science. The drawbacks are related to communication within echo chambers and the spread of misinformation. This mini-review presents these benefits and drawbacks with respect to the science video landscape and media and scientific literacies. It concludes with a brief synthesis of ideas and recommendations for future research avenues.
Keywords
Media literacy, Misinformation, Pseudoscience, Science videos, Scientific literacy, Social media, Youtube
Discipline
Communication Technology and New Media | Social Media
Research Areas
Integrative Research Areas
Publication
Frontiers in Communication
Volume
5
First Page
1
Last Page
7
Identifier
10.3389/fcomm.2020.581585
Publisher
Frontiers Media
Citation
ROSENTHAL, Sonny.
Media literacy, scientific literacy, and science videos on the internet. (2020). Frontiers in Communication. 5, 1-7.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/cis_research/186
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2020.581585