Mass Communicator: International Journal of Communication Studies
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 4

Trends in science coverage a study of leading dailies of kashmir

Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Kashmir, India

Online published on 12 February, 2019.

Abstract

Science reporting involves covering news related to science. The current study aims at analyzing the nature and amount of coverage given to science news by leading English dailies published from Jammu and Kashmir State of India viz Greater Kashmir, Rising Kashmir and Kashmir Times. It endeavors to assess the dominant themes in science beat, story interest, source of Science news and the treatment given to these news stories. The study shall also come up with suggestions and recommendations for the publications in area of science.

Keywords

Science Reporting, Print Media, Greater Kashmir, Rising Kashmir, Kashmir Times