Fictional reality or real fiction: how can one decide? The strengths and weaknesses of information science concepts and methods in the media world
Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society
ISSN: 1477-996X
Article publication date: 19 October 2007
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to examine information and communication science, knowledge and power in relation to a TV “docu‐fiction”. In particular, it will look at the decision‐making processes of individuals and groups.
Design/methodology/approach
Core information behaviour such as selection and evaluation are examined.
Findings
Some concepts from the fields of information or communication studies are critically examined, e.g. “gatekeeper” or “classification” and re‐analysed in a TV and multi‐channel broadcasting environment.
Practical implications
Positive conclusions show the possible impact of expanding information culture, competence and selection skills, whereby attention is paid to the ethical consequences of information mise en scène.
Originality/value
The obvious, popular and close example of the RTBF “docu‐fiction” can be a model to re‐think and reflect many information programmes and narratives.
Keywords
Citation
Jucquois‐Delpierre, M. (2007), "Fictional reality or real fiction: how can one decide? The strengths and weaknesses of information science concepts and methods in the media world", Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society, Vol. 5 No. 2/3, pp. 235-252. https://doi.org/10.1108/14779960710837678
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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