Xiaoqing Gu|Chunli Wang|Lin Lin
Examining Scientific Literacy through New Media
East China Normal University|Henan Normal University|University of North Texas
study aims evaluate impact new media scientific literacy content analysis coding scheme performed 42 filtered websites 20 microblogs analyze role new media disseminating scientific knowledge results showed quality scienceoriented websites higher microblogs although types new media include valid accurate information concerns expressed regarding lack indepth analysis scientific knowledge addition questionnaire administered 1870 sampled college students determine scientific literacy levels according results use scienceoriented microblogs produce statistical difference whereas students use scienceoriented websites higher scientific literacy level nonusers furthermore students identification ability scientific information new media significantly correlated scientific literacy students education major identification ability contributed scientific literacy suggestions improve quality scienceoriented new media develop students scientific literacy new media discussed