How the media’s coverage of political polarization affects voter attitudes
2016 study in Political Communication examines the media’s role in shaping perceptions about how divided the country is and how voters respond to members of the other party.
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Research roundups, articles, explainers and tip sheets about how journalists report the news and how audiences consume it
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Excessive or reasonable force by police? Research on law enforcement and racial conflict
Updated review of studies and reports that provide insights into law enforcement actions and recent patterns in America.
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Gun violence, mental illness and firearms background checks: Research and insights
2016 collection of research that offers insight on the link between gun violence and mental illness and the effectiveness of laws that ban certain people from buying firearms.
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The evolving relationship between social media and news: Three 2016 charts for perspective
Synthesis of several 2016 research reports on news and social media, highlighting key graphics that show the evolution in this space.
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Reporting on health risk in medical studies, pharmaceutical trials: Tips from The Poynter Institute
2016 tip sheet from The Poynter Institute that explains how to report on changes in risk as it relates to health and medical studies and pharmaceutical trials.
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Orlando gay nightclub shooting: Resources, research for journalists
2016 collection of academic research, statistical data and other resources to help journalists who are covering the Orlando nightclub shooting from various angles.
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Uber, Airbnb and consequences of the sharing economy: Research roundup
2015 selection of research that helps define, understand and analyze the sharing economy, those who participate in it and its economic impact.
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Highlights from 2016 speaker series: Election 2016, health care, Supreme Court and more
2016 highlights from the spring semester speaker series at Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy.
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Role of party nominating conventions in the presidential election cycle: Research roundup
2016 roundup of research focusing on the role of party nominating conventions in the presidential election cycle.
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What should I be following to keep up with technology and news media issues? 10 suggested sources
2016 tip sheet offering 10 sources of information to help journalists stay informed on issues related to news media and technology.
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