Research News
National Network of Religion Sites Fills Gap for Religion News
Websites Hosted by the Missouri School of Journalism By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (May 16, 2012) — In recent years, many newspapers have been forced to eliminate religion beat writer positions due to budget cuts, leaving religion news largely uncovered throughout the country. Now, the Religion News Service (RNS), which is headquartered … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Scholars to Participate in Global Research Conference
Faculty, Students and Alumni to Present 23 Papers, Lead Two Sessions Columbia, Mo. (May 16, 2012) — The Missouri School of Journalism scholars will join those from more than 60 counties and the top universities in the world at the upcoming International Communication Association meeting in Phoenix. Faculty, students and alumni will present 23 conference … Continued
New White Paper Shows Youth and Young Adult Employees Value Long-Term Benefits
By Cole Donelson YAYA Connection Columbia, Mo. (May 11, 2012) — New research reveals employees in all fields of work in the YAYA (Youth And Young Adults) demographic, those 18 to 24 years, value opportunities for career growth and healthcare coverage over other features offered by employers. These and other findings are now available in … Continued
Missouri Journalism Faculty, Alumnus to Publish ‘Reporting Disaster on Deadline’ Handbook
Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2012) — Five Missouri School of Journalism professors and an alumnus will publish an essential resource to help journalism students and professionals prepare for covering crises. “Reporting on Disaster on Deadline” provides an introduction to covering crises, considering practice issues and providing guidance in preparing for and responding to calamities. The … Continued
Professors Stephanie Craft and Tim Vos Will Collaborate with International Colleagues on a ‘Worlds of Journalism’ Study
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (April 12, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism professors Tim Vos and Stephanie Craft will collaborate with colleagues from more than 80 other countries on a two-year “Worlds of Journalism” study. Journalism researchers and policy makers will use the data collected in the study to better understand journalists’ … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism, HCD Research Partner to Offer Advanced Communication Science Services
Combining Biometric and Eye-Tracking Measures Provides Unique Consumer Insights Flemington, N.J. (April 10, 2012) PRNewswire via COMTEX — The Missouri School of Journalism and HCD Research announced that they will join forces to conduct research studies using a communication science approach, which encompasses biometric measures and eye-tracking technology to provide deeper insights into consumer preferences. … Continued
Sexual Objectification of Female Artists in Music Videos Exists Regardless of Race, MU Study Finds
Music Videos Could Play an Influential Role in Young Viewers’ Development By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2012) — Popular music videos have been criticized as having misogynistic messages and images. While more female music artists have gained visibility and created successful “brands” in recent years, critics argue that many of … Continued
Consumers Misunderstand ‘Cruelty-Free’ Labeled Products, MU, Oregon Researchers Find
Researchers Say a Legal Definition Is Needed to Protect Consumers By Nathan Hurst MU New Bureau Columbia, Mo. (March 28, 2012) — Based on a recent study, University of Missouri and Oregon researchers believe a legal definition for what constitutes “cruelty-free” labeled products should be determined and manufacturers should be required to abide by the … Continued
Video Games Depict Religion as Violent, Problematized, Journalism Study Shows
Contact: Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 28, 2012) — In the past few years, the video game industry has grown from a niche market into a major part of mainstream media. This increase in popularity and use of technology has allowed video game developers to insert more detail and nuance into the storylines … Continued
Young Scholars Conference to Showcase Research about War and the Press
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 2, 2012) — The Missouri School of Journalism will host a Young Scholars Conference Feb. 9 to 11 in the Palmer Room of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. The theme of the conference is war and the press. “The war and the press theme was chosen because these are two topics … Continued