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For students in research methods courses in the field of communication sciences and disorders, this forward-thinking text reflects the movement toward evidence-based practice in audiology and speech-language pathology. Concepts associated with evidence-based practice are integrated throughout the chapters. Rather than treating empirical research and searching for clinical evidence as separate topics, this text presents both as different applications of a process of scientific inquiry

Communication science has matured enough to deserve a serious appraisal. New theories are continuously emerging. (SJO)

Mediatization characterizes changes in practices and institutions in media-saturated societies, thus denoting transformations of these societies. The volume makes a valuable contribution to the understanding of contemporary processes of social, cultural and political changes. The handbook offers a broad spectrum of different approaches to mediatization of communication and in this way provides the reader with the most current state of research

In this volume, leading scholars address what is known about the strategic role of interpersonal communication in the teaching/learning process. When spoken communication is the primary vehicle that carries instruction from teacher to learner, the teacher's skillful and strategic use of language has an impact on learning outcomes. This Handbook serves both teachers and learners by surveying the cumulative findings of research and experience.

Public engagement of scientists is defined as "all kinds of publicly accessible communication carried out by people presenting themselves as scientists. This includes scholarly communication directed at peers as well as science communication directed at lay publics" (Jünger & Fähnrich, 2019, p. 7). Field of application/theoretical foundation: The variable "public engagement of scientists" can be differentiated according to the following three main dimensions (Jünger & Fähnrich, 2019): Directions of engagement: Describes the extent to which communication scientists on Twitter connect with people from different sectors of society (e.g. science, politics, media, economy). This allows conclusions to the potential influence of scientists reaching specific audiences beyond the scientific community (Jünger & Fähnrich, 2019). Topics of engagement: Previous research reveals that social scientists not only act as experts in their research field, but often present themselves as public intellectuals by also referring to political and social issues (Albæk, Christiansen, & Togeby, 2003; Fähnrich & Lüthje, 2017). For this reason, communication scientists are expected to communicate not only on scientific but also on political or economic issues. Modes of engagement: In addition to disseminating information, social networking sites also allow for more interactive ways of maintaining relationships. Thus, following Ellison and Boyd (2013), it can be assumed that communication on social networking sites can be both content-centered and user-centered. This dimension can be linked to the speech act theory (Klemm, 2000; Searle, 1990), according to which every use of language has a performative function. References/combination with other methods of data collection: In some cases, a mixed method approach, employing two data collection methods, is applied: a content analysis is complemented by a survey to gain information about the science communicators such as demographic information (Hara, Abbazio, & Perkins, ...

Although it is important to communicate scientific knowledge, it seems that this assumption is even more evident when it comes to environment-related themes, which have gained more relevance in the public sphere in the last decades. This article evaluates the spectacularization techniques of technology and science displayed as if they were the only solution to the environmental crisis. Firstly, from a literature perspective, this article shows the evolution of science communication and the relationship between society and science over the last centuries. After that, it presents a critical view on the excessive optimism around technology and scientific advancement, arguing that the possible solutions to the environmental crisis cannot come exclusively through technology substitution. The article thus shows that there is today a clear distinction between science communication and the communication of science as a mass product, which is promoted today by different stakeholders to manipulate public opinion for different reasons. Finally, the article identifies some common elements of this phenomenon that we call technowashing, insofar as it aims at a laundering of responsibilities and harmful impacts of business and political decisions.

For a sizeable minority of social scientists, communication with 3 audiences other than their own colleagues is important; these audiences are: (1) the public at large, (2) policy-makers, & (3) potential sponsors of research. There are 5 different, but interrelated kinds of information which social scientists may transmit to these 3 groups: (A) general statements about research that needs to be done or proposals for specific studies from individual researchers; (B) research currently underway, but not yet complete; (C) findings of a particular study; (D) what is known about a given area of the social sciences; & (E) what a particular study means in policy terms. Although social sciences are clearly relevant to a large proportion of what is discussed in the media, it is rare for social scientists to be asked by the media for an opinion of interest. However, interest in the social sciences by the media has grown significantly. Between policy-makers & the social scientists, education is needed at both ends of the "chain of communication." Organizations such as the Social Science Research Council & the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences have helped in bridging the gap between academia & the federal government. Communication is central to the problem of matching social scientists with sponsors of their research, public or private. Not enough money is available to support all the potential projects of social science. The printed media is still the most common means of communication within the social science community & in its relations to society. 1 Table. R. Lent.

This book describes current practices in science communication, from citizen science to Twitter storms, and celebrates this diversity through case studies and examples. However, the authors also reflect on how scholars and practitioners can gain better insight into science communication through new analytical methods and perspectives. From science PR to the role of embodiment and materiality, some aspects of science communication have been under-studied. How can we better notice these? Science Communication provides a new synthesis for Science Communication Studies. It uses the historical literature of the field, new empirical data, and interdisciplinary thought to argue that the frames which are typically used to think about science communication often omit important features of how it is imagined and practised. It is essential reading for students, scholars, and practitioners of science education, science and technology studies, museum studies, and media and communication studies

The present article makes, from a general perspective, a review of the publications on the advances of science and technology concerning the function that communication fulfills within the so-called the new social contract of science, thus intending to give an answer to the causes that have generated the rift between non-expert publics and scientific activities, and how the communication of science has contributed to it –purposefully or not–, by not taking into account how incomprehensible is scientific language for most social groups. Moreover, the article analyses the importance of the participation of people as an instrument that contributes to the democratization of the access to science and technology, and, at the same time, adds to the constitution of social subjects as active subjects, so that they can reach the muchdesired social inclusion, in opposition to the so-far marked social exclusion. ; El presente artículo hace, desde una perspectiva general, una revisión de las publicaciones sobre los avances de la ciencia y la tecnología relacionadas con la función que cumple la comunicación en el denominado nuevo contrato social de la ciencia, para así tratar de dar respuesta a las causas que han generado el apartamiento de los públicos no expertos de las actividades científicas, y a cómo la comunicación de la ciencia ha contribuido a ello –con interés o sin él–, al no tener en cuenta lo incomprensible del lenguaje científico para los grupos sociales en general. El artículo, además, presenta un análisis de la importancia de la participación pública como un instrumento que contribuye a la democratización del acceso a la ciencia y la tecnología, a la vez que coadyuva para que los sujetos sociales se constituyan en sujetos activos y, por esta vía, lleguen a conseguir la tan anhelada inclusión social, en contravía de la, hasta ahora, marcada exclusión social.