Research
News Websites Should Target ‘Reward Seekers,’ Journalism Researcher Finds
Website Designers Should Strive for Simplicity, Invoke Emotion to Boost Online Revenue By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (March 6, 2013) — As newspaper sales continue to decline, many news organizations are searching for ways to improve readership and revenues from their online presences. Now, a University of Missouri researcher has found that … Continued
Social Media Mapping Methods Allow Journalism, MU Researchers to Analyze Posts by Families Affected by Autism
Study Finds Dogs Improve Quality of Life for Families with Children with Autism By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 27, 2013) — Families who have children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are often faced with significant challenges, such as caregiver burden, sleep deprivation, and psychological distress. Because of these difficulties, ownership of … Continued
Obesity Coverage in Black Newspapers Is Mostly Negative, MU Study Finds
Negative Health Stories Could Discourage Men in the African-American Community from Taking Action By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 14, 2013) — Obesity rates have increased dramatically in the last few decades. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, African Americans make up more than 60 percent of the overweight and obese population, … Continued
Project Open Vault Website Offers New Platform for Election Coverage
The Missouri School of Journalism Project Focused on How Political Candidates Spend Money on Advertising By Celia Darrough Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 19, 2012) — A team at the Missouri School of Journalism came together to analyze not only how much money political candidates devote to delivering their messages but also what messages the … Continued
Female Pulitzer Prize Winners Require Higher Qualifications, MU Study Finds
Gender Disparity in Journalism Still Exists, But Is Improving By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 17, 2012) — The Pulitzer Prize in journalism is one of the world’s most prestigious awards. Despite progress in the last few decades, gender disparities in the field of journalism have existed as long as the profession … Continued
MU Researchers Expose Young Adults to News with Online Sports Game
Media Organizations Can Customize Game Template to Engage Readers, Add Revenue Contact: Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau By Kate McIntyre Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 17, 2012) — More than 65 percent of Americans younger than 30 utilize the Internet as their main source for national and international news, according to the Pew Research Center. However, most … Continued
News Consumption of Political Stories Not Enough to Retain Political Knowledge
Teens Must Think About and Discuss Politics to Learn, MU Study Finds By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 25, 2012) — A strong democracy depends on smart voters who choose their leaders based on their knowledge of important political issues. One of the ways that Americans learn about politics is by following … Continued
Expert on Media Habits of Young People Serves as Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the School
Donald F. Roberts Was First to Study the Media-Multitasking Phenomenon Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 17, 2012) — A noted expert on the media habits of young people is serving as a distinguished visiting scholar at the Missouri School of Journalism for the fall semester. Professor Emeritus of Communication Donald F. Roberts served on the faculty of … Continued
Facebook Profile Pictures Influence Perceived Attractiveness, Journalism Study Finds
Pictures with Positive Social Cues Help Attract Potential Employers, Friends By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 12, 2012) — Around the world, more than 850 million people use Facebook regularly to communicate. More and more employers also are using Facebook as a way to examine potential employees before making hires. Now, journalism … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Class Partners with Nokia to Test Its New 808 PureView Phone for Journalism
Device Has the Potential to Be an All-in-One Reporting Tool By Chantel O’Neal Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 5, 2012) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s Emerging Technologies in Journalism class is partnering with Nokia to research the journalistic value and impact of its new 808 PureView phone. The class, taught by Associate Professor Clyde … Continued