Streaming doesn’t stop stealing: New research on digital piracy
People who stream music are 11.4 percent more likely to pirate music, according to a new study from economists at the University of Tampa.
Media
Research roundups, articles, explainers and tip sheets about how journalists report the news and how audiences consume it
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Smartphone users trust strangers less: New research
This PLoS ONE study indicates that people who consume more information on mobile phones have less trust in neighbors, strangers and people of other religions.
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How news photos sway support for foreign wars
2016 study in Political Communication that examines how news photographs can impact public support for military action.
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Hacking: What journalists need to know. A conversation with Bruce Schneier
A primer on the tech issues behind the cyberattacks that have roiled the 2016 presidential campaign.
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Facebook and feeling informed: A proxy for news?
2016 study in Computers in Human Behavior suggests that regardless of whether they read news posts, people feel informed when they glance at a busy Facebook feed.
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Interviewing politicians and public leaders: Advice from TIME’s Molly Ball
2016 tip sheet featuring advice on interviewing politicians and public leaders from Molly Ball, a staff writer at The Atlantic.
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Polarization in America: The role of media fragmentation
2016 study in Contemporary Economic Policy that examines the fragmentation of the media alongside political polarization.
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Reporting on people: 26 ways to find personal information deadline
This step-by-step guide can help journalists find public and private information about someone connected to a crime while working on deadline.
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Covering the Zika virus and local outbreaks: Journalism guides and tips
2016 collection of guides and tip sheets aimed at helping journalists cover the Zika virus accurately and responsibly.
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Copyright-free images: How to find free photos and graphics
A 2016 tip sheet explains how to locate copyright-free imagery online.
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