by Serena O'Sullivan | Jul 2, 2019 | Blog, Engagement, What We're Reading
Researchers asked: How can we encourage citizens to be enthusiastic and politically active without spreading misinformation? The Paradox of Participation Versus Misinformation: Social Media, Political Engagement, and the Spread of Misinformation Digital...
by Serena O'Sullivan | Jun 24, 2019 | Blog, Corrections, Engagement, What We're Reading
A new Online Civic Culture Centre study found most British social media users shy away from correcting misinformation — but a large chunk of people have spread misleading news. News Sharing on UK Social Media: Misinformation, Disinformation & Correction...
by Celeste Sepessy | Jun 19, 2019 | Blog
Day: June 19, 2019 Journalists provide quality information. Librarians help people find quality information. Both fields are rooted in promoting civic engagement. Both are contextual experts in the communities they serve. And both are working to reinvent themselves in...
by Serena O'Sullivan | Jun 18, 2019 | Blog
Results for "McClatchy launches story-level feature to boost journalistic transparency" How can increasing transparency and community engagement help journalists boost community media literacy? That’s what News Co/Lab Managing Director Kristy Roschke will...
by Serena O'Sullivan | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, Engagement, What We're Reading
Using outrage as a draw reduces credibility and audience trust, according to new research from the University of Texas at Austin. Clickbait Content May Not Be Click-worthy University of Texas at Austin Center for Media Engagement By Ashley Muddiman and Joshua...
by Celeste Sepessy | May 22, 2019 | Blog, Engagement, What We're Reading
Engagement New Pew research finds news consumers rate their local news outlets higher if they believe the journalists are connected to the community. For Local News, Americans Embrace Digital but Still Want Strong Community ConnectionPew Research CenterMarch 26...
