Polarization in America: The role of media fragmentation
2016 study in Contemporary Economic Policy that examines the fragmentation of the media alongside political polarization.
Media
Research roundups, articles, explainers and tip sheets about how journalists report the news and how audiences consume it
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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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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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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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