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Tag: News Media
Voters Rely on Personal Networks and News Media to Guide Them in 2024 Election Vote
How do people decide who gets their vote?
Americans rely primarily on personal networks and news media for voting information, according to a new report from the Civic Health and Institutions Project (CHIP50).
Analysis Shows How Unproven Therapeutics Were Portrayed in the Media During the Early Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is shedding light on how scientific evidence and the uncertainty surrounding three unproven therapeutics were portrayed by the U.S. news media during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MSU research: What makes a good headline?
According to research from Michigan State University, news readers engage more with simple writing, suggesting journalists should write simply — clearly and without ambiguity — to attract attention online.
In online news, do mouse clicks speak louder than words?
In a polarized country, how much does the media influence people’s political views? A new study co-authored by MIT scholars finds the answer depends on people’s media preferences — and, crucially, how these preferences are measured.
Want to prevent misinformation? Present data with an interactive visual.
Getting readers of a news story interested in numbers can be a challenge. But the benefits of engaging readers in data can lead to a better understanding, preventing misinformation and misrepresentation in the news.
First ever study of wartime deepfakes reveals their impact on news media
A first ever study of wartime deepfake videos reveals their impact on news media and outlines implications for social media companies, media organisations and governments.
Positive media coverage of cannabis studies regardless of therapeutic effect
In cannabis trials against pain, people who take placebos report feeling largely the same level of pain relief as those who consume the active cannabinoid substance.
Aging and fake news: It’s not the story you think it is
A new study has found that older adults are no more likely to fall for fake news than younger adults, with age-related susceptibility to deceptive news evident only among those categorized as the “oldest old.”
Word choice matters in weather communications
Research shows certain phrases can make people feel helpless when facing storms