The use of visualizations in the Spanish media: a missed opportunity for science dissemination
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https://doi.org/10.3145/infonomy.24.045Keywords:
Visualizations, Scientific dissemination, Spanish media, Solar eclipse 2024, Science journalism, Infographics, Interactive maps, Media analysis, Data representation, Visual impact, Science communication, Information qualityAbstract
This study analyzes the use of visualizations in the Spanish media during the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. Nearly 400 articles were reviewed, classifying them according to the inclusion of visual elements, such as maps, videos and infographics. The results show that 70% of the articles did not use any type of visual support, and those that did used mainly external resources. The implications of this deficiency on the quality of scientific journalism are discussed and recommendations are proposed to improve the representation of data in the media.References
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