Evaluating and identifying the best and most effective approach to popularization of science (PS) events and awards:  Expert view

Heidari, Azadeh; Hasanzadeh, Mohammad

doi:10.22059/jlib.2012.36196

Evaluating and identifying the best and most effective approach to popularization of science (PS) events and awards: Expert view

Document Type : Research Paper

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10.22059/jlib.2012.36196

Abstract

Purpose: In order to draw a national mechanism for popularization of science (PS) in the country, the aim of this research is determining the occasion to PS and determining how the awards donating to.

Methodology: For this target, a national survey involving 60 special participants who were working individually or as administrators was proposed. Data were collected and analyzed by using a mixed method survey. Participants were identified through targeted and then snowball sampling

Findings: The findings revealed that “Defining a Week for PS” and “Donating Awards at the national level” have got highest ranks.

Originality: Until now, a research for Identifying and evaluating the best and most effective approach to popularization of science (PS) events and awards has not been done in the country.

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