The 2018 Investigative Reporters and Editors Conference in Orlando was packed with information that could help you take your reporting to the next level. One of the most informative sessions was called “Public Records Track: 50 Records to Request Now.” Described as a “quick-paced, lightening round-style …
In 1990, the organization Rock the Vote partnered with MTV to encourage young people to vote. Years later, people young and old must still be motivated to go vote. According to an article by researcher Katherine Haenshen, “Use of the Internet has soared from 1.4% …
If you can think of a topic, then there is probably a magazine dedicated to it. While physical magazines have been a popular source of information, some may argue that they no longer have the reach they once did. Many magazines are now making sure they …
Ensuring accuracy of information has always been an important aspect of media credibility, but what about spelling and grammar? Researchers recently explored the impact of spelling and grammar error rates on credibility. Park Beede, assistant professor in the College of Communication and Media Sciences at Zayed University, and Michael W. …
Journalists serve as watchdogs to inform people about their government activities. They usually do it through direct observation and access to public records, but talking to the people in government—either elected officials, agency employees or public information officers—is another significant way for journalists to gather …
Results of an online survey of 480 reporters from 74 large and 63 midsize U.S. daily newspapers suggests that Twitter’s value was significantly tied to the platform’s use for querying followers, conducting research and activities associated with contacting sources. Facebook’s value is tied to its …
Incorporating big data into day-to-day journalism has become increasingly important in news media outlets trying to investigate and analyze events from broader angles. Data analysis and visualization often require knowledge of coding and programming, areas where most journalists lack expertise. As a result, news organizations …
The internet has created new ways to buy and sell just about anything. People no longer need to leave their homes for groceries, and overnight shipping has saved many a procrastinator. Researchers Yuchi Zhang, Michael Trusov, Andrew T. Stephen, and Zainab Jamal wanted to know …
Carrie Kahn is NPR's international correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico. She covers Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Kahn’s reports can be heard on NPR's award-winning news programs including All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Weekend Edition. Kahn joined NPR in 2003, and before taking …
Even veterans in the fields of journalism and marketing communications can benefit from stopping once in a while to consider some common writing mistakes that copy editors fix all the time. None of us are immune to the pitfalls of our language. (Or should that …
The Knight Foundation’s Beyond "Live at Five": What's Next for Local News? summarizes research the organization commissioned from University of Mississippi journalism school Assistant Dean Debora Wenger and Professor Emeritus Bob Papper of Hofstra University's j-school. The study titled, Local TV News and the New Media Landscape, focuses …
Social media can be a powerful communication tool. Within hours, important information can be spread to thousands. An article by Kellie E. Carlyle of Virginia Commonwealth University discusses the topic of social media and sharing information about violence as a public health issue. Carlyle believes that …
