6 studies on digital news and social media you should know about
We spotlight six of the most interesting studies of the second quarter of 2018. They examine topics such as native videos, Twitter echo chambers and anecdotes in data journalism.
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of politics, elections, and local and national governments
We spotlight six of the most interesting studies of the second quarter of 2018. They examine topics such as native videos, Twitter echo chambers and anecdotes in data journalism.
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Deaths resulting from injuries – both violent and unintentional – are on the rise in the U.S.
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A new study suggests serious sports fans are likely to show strong support for the military. The finding may help explain why some Americans react negatively to athletes kneeling during the national anthem.
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Two new studies show that American patients in the rural South are more likely to receive opioid prescriptions than patients in the urban North.
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Adults who had incarcerated parents are less likely to get medical care when they need it and more likely to engage in risky behaviors.
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Claire Wardle, a research fellow at Harvard’s Shorenstein Center, created a glossary so everyone has a shared vocabulary to discuss “fake news” and the spread of bad information online.
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Tammy Patrick, once a federal compliance officer for the Maricopa County Elections Department in Arizona, offers eight tips to help journalists improve their coverage of U.S. elections.
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After same-sex marriage was legalized in the U.S., more gay men reported having health insurance, access to medical care and annual checkups.
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A new strategy tested on suicidal military veterans was linked to lower odds they’d engage in suicidal behavior in the following six months.
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Without affirmative action, colleges could still ensure a racially diverse student body if they started giving preference to lower-income students while also urging more minorities to apply, a new analysis suggests.
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