Rates of fraud, identity theft and scams across the 50 states: FTC data
2015 report from the Federal Trade Commission detailing fraud and abuse complaints across the United States, with state- and metro-area level rates of consumer reporting.
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The value of editing in the digital age: Readers’ perceptions of article quality and professionalism
2014 study in Digital Journalism examining the potential role of story editing in readers’ perceptions of the professionalism, organization, writing and value of news content.
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Bias in reporting of international conflict and war: Research on the Libyan Civil War
2015 study from Harvard and the University of Michigan showing how coverage of the Libyan Civil War varied based on news outlets’ countries of origin and political regime type.
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U.S. foreign aid to Israel: 2014 congressional report
2014 Congressional Research Service report on U.S. government aid to Israel, including current amounts as well as historical data and trends.
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Meredith Artley of CNN Digital: Five rules for modern journalists
The editor-in-chief of CNN Digital and president of the Online News Association, Artley provides practical tips and examples for journalists looking to optimize their digital work.
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Six Web-based tools and applications that can help you communicate visually
2015 review of some of the best free, open tools on the Web for creating charts, graphs, videos, timelines and more. We recommend applications and discuss merits and drawbacks.
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Exploring the worldviews of young black men in America: Research chat with sociologist Alford A. Young, Jr.
2015 interview with University of Michigan sociologist Alford A. Young Jr., whose work has explored the lives and outlooks of young African-American males.
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Peanut allergies and emerging trends: Review of science and public policy
2015 review of recent research and relevant data that can help put peanut and food allergies in context, with a look at medical facts and trends relating to regulation.
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Violent media and real-world behavior: Historical data and recent trends
2015 study from Stetson University published in Journal of Communications that explores violence in movies and video games and rates of societal violence over the same period.
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Spreading messages on Twitter: Best practices for wording and rhetorical craft
A 2015 review of studies and data relating to the spreading of messages on Twitter reveals some core best practices for encouraging the sharing information.
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