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Science Journalism and Pandemic Uncertainty
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Abstract
Novel risks generate copious amounts of uncertainty, which in turn can confuse and mislead publics. This commentary explores those issues through the lens of information seeking and processing, with a focus on social media and the potential effectiveness of science journalism.
Keywords
epidemic; information processing; information; investigation; journalism; science; social media
Classification
Information Management, Information Processes, Information Economics
Communicator Research, Journalism
Free Keywords
COVID-19; Coronavirus; information seeking; science journalism
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 471-474
Journal
Media and Communication, 8 (2020) 2
Issue topic
Health and Science Controversies in the Digital World: News, Mis/Disinformation and Public Engagement
ISSN
2183-2439
Status
Published Version; reviewed