Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Gilchrist, Sandra
Keywords
Blogging, Science, Journalism
Area of Concentration
Environmental Science
Abstract
With traditional science journalism being faded out from newspapers due to economic impacts, science blogging has become a new means for readers to access to easy-to-read science news translated from jargon-filled scholarly articles. Science bloggers can make a profession out of what they do, providing an alternative to science news written by people without any science background. The aim of this study was to determine how readers interact with blogs, what they find important about them, and what their general demographics were. Through the use of an IRB-approved survey, I gathered these data. I found that science blog readers are generally interested in science, are familiar with computers, prefer using computers as opposed to magazines and newspapers, and are generally in the 18-30 range.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Allison, "SCIENCE BLOGGING: SCIENCE JOURNALISTS OF THE INTERNET" (2013). Theses & ETDs. 6825.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/6825
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