tag - journalism
Communicating the Origin of COVID-19
April 16, 2024
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, originated from Wuhan, China, in late 2019. Since then, SARS-CoV-2 has spread across the world and has claimed over 6 million lives as of…...
Cold Cases or Hot Topics?
February 22, 2024
What are the ethical concerns of true crime podcasts?...
The State of Science Reporting in Today’s Digital ...
June 1, 2023
We interviewed scientists to better understand some of the biggest problems facing science communicators in a changing media landscape....
Sprinting Towards Publication
February 27, 2023
Now that social media sites like Twitter allow news to spread like wildfire, journalists have been feeling more pressure than ever to get their stories published in accordance with stricter…...
Cancel Culture in Journalism?
February 20, 2023
2020 and 2021 were years marked by the concept of “cancelling.” To cancel someone or something means to stop supporting that person, business, or organization. It could also mean using…...
Newsworthy Expression or Tragic Tea?
October 18, 2022
What happens when YouTube drama channels switch from influencer gossip to serious tragedies?...
Surveillance, Journalism, and the Capitol Riot
September 20, 2022
How can journalists ethically use geotracking data? The case of reporting on January 6....
A Straight Man in Damascus?
July 26, 2022
Can a blog author blur their identity to increase attention on an important issue?...
Adam Schefter and “Mr. Editor”
June 7, 2022
How much control over stories should journalists give sources and subjects?...
All (Free) Press is Good Press
May 12, 2022
How should journalists cover inflammatory politicians?...
Imprecise Reporting or Missing the Point?
April 19, 2022
Was NPR being imprecise or misleading in their coverage of masking on the Supreme Court?...
Making Your Political Point Online Without Driving...
December 15, 2021
The Center for Media Engagement tested a tool that makes digital conversations across divides easier: expressing humility when sharing a political opinion. The results showed that writing online posts with humility can help bridge divides....
Should Our Past Follow Us Forever Online?
December 13, 2021
What are the ethics of unpublishing or removing news items?...
Getting the News Out with Apple News+
December 7, 2021
What ethical concerns arise when Apple distributes the news?...
Preguntas y Respuestas Frecuentes sobre Periodismo...
November 10, 2021
Respondiendo a preguntas frecuentes sobre reportaje de solidaridad....
Una introducción sobre Empatía y Fatiga de Empatía
November 10, 2021
A menudo, empatía y solidaridad son confundidos el uno por el otro, pero empatía y solidaridad enfocan nuestra atención en diferentes aspectos de cuidado....
Guía de reportaje solidario
November 10, 2021
Reportaje de solidaridad se practica a través de juicios de interés periodístico, fuentes y el marco que centra las experiencias vividas por personas sujetas a condiciones injustas....
Solidarity Reporting Guide
November 10, 2021
Solidarity in journalism is practiced through newsworthiness judgments, sourcing, and framing that center the lived experiences of people subjected to unjust conditions....
A Primer on Empathy and Empathy Fatigue
November 10, 2021
Empathy and solidarity are often mistaken for each other, but empathy and solidarity focus our attention on different aspects of care....
Solidarity Reporting FAQs
November 10, 2021
Answering frequently asked questions about solidarity journalism....
A Better Way to Tell Protest Stories
October 28, 2021
Protest coverage often casts protesters and their causes in a negative light, particularly when covering underrepresented groups. To help journalists frame stories in ways that do not harm these groups, the Center for Media Engagement examined two story areas of particular concern....
How Local Newsrooms Can Better Connect with Conser...
August 16, 2021
The Center for Media Engagement partnered with Trusting News and 27 local newsrooms to investigate how news organizations can help bridge the divide between the media and American conservative and right-leaning audiences....
Accurate and Effective Reporting in a Pandemic
April 5, 2021
What ethical choices await Indian news media covering the pandemic?...
News Distrust Among Black Americans is a Fixable P...
November 18, 2020
The Center for Media Engagement asked Black Americans how news organizations can better cover their communities to help bridge the divide between them and the media....
Want to Inform People About Registering to Vote? K...
October 1, 2020
The Center for Media Engagement teamed up with the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life to examine how news organizations can best communicate information about how to register to vote....
Picturing Justice for Kalief Browder
August 17, 2020
What ethical worries accompany Jay-Z's attempt to document injustices in the American prison system?...
Gaining Trust in TV News
June 30, 2020
The Center for Media Engagement examined how TV news stations can increase trust by including certain elements in a story....
Pandemic Prime Time for the Cuomo Brothers
May 26, 2020
What ethical concerns arise with the brotherly interactions between Governor Cuomo and journalist Cuomo?...
Covering Coronavirus: How Audience Needs are Chang...
May 26, 2020
The Center for Media Engagement took a snapshot of local news’ Facebook posts and public perceptions of local coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and compared it with coverage and public opinion from one month earlier....
Covering Coronavirus: A Snapshot of the Informatio...
April 1, 2020
The Center for Media Engagement took a snapshot of the stories local newspaper and broadcast news outlets posted to Facebook on March 23, 2020. On the same day, we launched a survey asking people what information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic they wanted local news outlets to share....
Dramatization or Falsification?
February 17, 2020
How far can films about journalists push the truth for dramatic effects?...
Beer Cans and Cancel Culture
February 5, 2020
What are the ethical challenges when journalism and cancel culture merge?...
The Ethics of Anonymous Criticism in Political Jou...
January 22, 2020
What are the ethical implications of using anonymous political sources in journalism?...
Images That Generate Clicks Among Both Liberals an...
December 17, 2019
The Center for Media Engagement partnered with ProPublica to determine if news story headlines and images can be crafted in ways that appeal to both liberals and conservatives. We…...
Social Media Activism or Mere Slacktivism?
November 12, 2019
When online activists vow to make a villain famous, what could go wrong?...
Matters of Facebook Live or Death
November 12, 2019
What are the ethical worries over Facebook Live and immediate internet broadcasting?...
No Comment
November 12, 2019
What are the ethical issues involved in closing news website comment sections in a democracy?...
Virtual Reality, Immersive Media, and Journalism
November 12, 2019
What are the ethics of using virtual reality in real journalism?...
Story Labels Alone Don’t Increase Trust
October 3, 2019
The Center for Media Engagement wanted to find out if labeling news stories (using labels such as news, analysis, opinion, or sponsored content) increases trust....
The Keys to Powerful Solutions Journalism
August 22, 2019
Solutions journalism offers comprehensive coverage of an issue by proposing solutions rather than just focusing on the problem. The Center for Media Engagement set out to determine how certain…...
Clickbait Content May Not Be Click-worthy
May 16, 2019
In today’s highly competitive digital environment, it can be tempting to turn to clickbait news. But covering news that emphasizes outrageous behavior by political leaders might actually backfire....
Journalism Through Theater: How An Art Form Can In...
March 26, 2019
In our latest research, the Center for Media Engagement (CME) partnered with The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) and StoryWorks to examine how theater and journalism can be combined to create a powerful message....
And Nothing But the Truth
March 1, 2019
How can reporters balance accuracy and good effects in their reporting on war-torn African communities?...
Building Trust: What Works for News Organizations
February 26, 2019
The Center for Media Engagement’s new study aims to help news organizations build trust with their audiences....
Entertaining Endorsements in Sports Journalism
December 28, 2018
What conflicts arise when sports journalists also get endorsement deals?...
Sacking Social Media in College Sports
December 27, 2018
Should college athletes be limited in their use of social media?...
Defending Freedom of Tweets?
December 21, 2018
What are the ethical challenges that arise when professional athletes share their views on social media?...
The Wild West of Sports Journalism?
December 20, 2018
Do the ethics of sports blogs differ from mainstream journalism, especially when covering sexual scandals?...
Does the Photo Fit the News?
December 11, 2018
What happens when a powerful image becomes the face of the immigration debate?...
Covering Female Athletes
November 30, 2018
What ethical choices are made in how female athletes are portrayed in sports media?...
Disrupting Journalism Ethics
November 14, 2018
What ethical challenges confront the public relations practitioner?...
Disrupting Journalism Ethics
September 13, 2018
November 5, 2018: Can journalism ethics be revised to meet the new challenges to democracy?...
News Awareness in Fresno, Kansas City, and Macon
August 24, 2018
Our researchers surveyed 4,584 people in three U.S. news markets and found that people generally read national news more, but they perceived local news somewhat more favorably. Nearly 90% felt at least somewhat confident they could spot "fake news," but less than three-quarters of the people could correctly select fake headlines....
When Comedic Stereotypes Cease to Be Funny
July 8, 2018
Do humorous - but stereotypical - characters like Apu from "The Simpsons" cross ethical lines?...
Doxing and Digital Journalism
July 6, 2018
When can journalists reveal the identity of controversial social media users?...
Collateral Damage to the Truth
April 27, 2018
What conflicts arise when journalists want transparency on drone deaths?...
Swipe Right to Expose
April 24, 2018
What could go wrong with an investigative journalist covering the sordid side of the Rio Olympics?...
Media Ethics and Virtual Reality
April 18, 2018
What ethical issues are raised by the use of virtual reality in journalism?...
Women Journalists and Online Harassment
April 10, 2018
After interviewing 75 female professional journalists, researchers found that online harassment is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention....
Sharing the Pain
March 30, 2018
What ethical issues does the rapid sharing of information in emergencies raise?...
The Real Ethics of Fake News
March 20, 2018
Dr. Scott Stroud (UT Austin) explores the complex ethics of fake news....
News Media and Democracy
March 12, 2018
Dr. Talia Stroud (UT Austin) discusses how to engage newsrooms in the digital age....
Virtual Reality and Media Ethics
January 26, 2018
April 10, 2018: What does virtual reality mean for digital ethics and journalism?...
News Media and Democracy
January 23, 2018
February 22, 2018: Can the news media save democracy? Can scholars save the news media?...
Anthems and Activism in the NFL
October 3, 2017
October 11, 2017: What are the ethics of the NFL anthem protests and the media coverage of them?...
Stressing Ethics in an Unfiltered Age
March 3, 2017
It is more important than ever for members of the media to stay ethical and informed, according to Mary Bock, associate professor of in the School of Journalism, during a talk...
Journalist Engagement in Facebook Comments: Try Ac...
March 24, 2021