Fake news and fact-checking: 7 studies you should know about
We spotlight seven research studies published in 2019 that examine fake news from multiple angles, including what makes fact-checking most effective.
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5 fascinating digital media studies from fall 2018
In this piece we wrote for Nieman Lab, we spotlight five studies on topics such as how Twitter affects journalists’ news judgment and how often we remember where we read a news story.
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Facebook and the newsroom: 6 questions for Siva Vaidhyanathan
In this short Q&A, media scholar Siva Vaidhyanathan talks about how Facebook has changed journalism and how reporters can do a better job covering Facebook and its influence.
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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.
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Reporting on data security and privacy: Tips from Dipayan Ghosh
Privacy engineer Dipayan Ghosh offers tips to help journalists improve their coverage of data security and privacy issues, including the GDPR.
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Digital media research: The most interesting studies of early 2018
We spotlight some of the most interesting academic studies published in early 2018, which delve into topics such as fake news, audience analytics, populism, virtual reality and fact-checking.
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5 takeaways from First Draft’s identifying misinformation course
A new online course from First Draft — our partner across the hall at Harvard’s Shorenstein Center — helps journalists use free tools to track down, source and verify information they find online.
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Top 10 research studies on digital news, social media in 2017
We spotlight 10 of the most compelling academic studies published in 2017, which delve into meaty topics such as venture-backed startups, artificial intelligence and the spread of disinformation.
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Journalism branding: Impact on reporters’ personal identities
This study, published in Journalism in 2017, examines how journalism branding efforts affect the personal identities of reporters, editors and columnists.
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Fake news and the spread of misinformation: A research roundup
This collection of research offers insights into the impacts of fake news and other forms of misinformation, including fake Twitter images, and how people use the internet to spread rumors and misinformation.
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