Journalists’ Use of Knowledge in an Online World

Examining reporting habits, sourcing practices and institutional norms

Dados Bibliográficos

ID12909447
AutoresJohn Wihbey (Northeastern University, autor correspondente)
Ano2016
Volume11
Fascículo10
Páginas1267-1282
Data de publicação2016-11-03
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournalism Practice (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1751-2786 • E-ISSN: 1751-2794
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17512786.2016.1249004
OpenAlexW2548817738
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas11
Referências citadas21

There has been little empirical study of the extent to which journalists are drawing on and applying academic research and systematic knowledge, or of their sourcing routines and habits in this regard. This paper examines data from an original online survey conducted in fall 2015 with working journalists (N = 1,118). Over all, about half reported drawing on research studies frequently in their stories, and journalists expressed strong support for the idea that research can improve story quality. A multivariate analysis finds that knowledge usage is more likely to take place among journalists with some forms of academic and statistical training, with a national audience and with more coverage specialization in science-related topics. Political and television journalists are less likely to use expert knowledge

Online research methods · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Quality (philosophy · Sociology · Climate Change Communication and Perception · Media Studies and Communication · Psychology · Social Media and Politics