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Monthly Archives: October 2017
Can The Online Misinformation Problem Be Solved?
Half of the internet experts polled by the Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard say there’s hope; half say there’s no hope.
Either way, it’s interesting reading. The column is here.
Posted by Tim Morrissey
Our Nation’s Attorney General Isn’t Sure He Can Defend The First Amendment
More sabre-rattling about jailing journalists. Read the WaPo column here.
Posted by Tim Morrissey
Do Today’s Young Reporters Lack Curiosity?
Walking around with their earbuds in, not listening to conversations around them; paying attention only to their social media feeds; communicating only within their circle of friends; the list is long, according to the Journalism professor who wrote this piece for the RTDNA. Curiosity is difficult, if not impossible to teach, but it’s an essential in our business.
Posted by Tim Morrissey
Poll: Nearly Half Of Americans Think The Media Makes Up Stories About President Trump
Only a bit more than a third reached by the poll think the media is accurately reporting on the President.
The article is here.
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“Quality News And Analysis Matter More Than Ever” – Poynter
Analysis this morning from Poynter’s James Morgan about the demise of the would-be drug czar Tom Marino.
Posted by Tim Morrissey
RTDNA Reporter’s Seminar, Friday: “Know Your Rights- Learn When Not To Back Down”
Complete information about this timely and valuable RTDNA seminar is here.
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A Detailed Look At How Russia Uses Social Media To Divide Americans
Read the fascinating article from The Guardian here. Clear, easy-to-understand, short.
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Reporters: Do You Know What “Lateral Reading” Is?
You should. It could help your accuracy. Read about it here.
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Even Smart People Are Bad At Determining What’s Fake News
The surprising study from Stanford University is here.
Posted by Tim Morrissey