Newspaper Research Journal
Newspaper Research Journal is a refereed journal published quarterly that reaches more than 1,000 journalism students, scholars and media professionals in the United States and 20 countries. NRJ comprehensively answers questions about U.S. newspaper performance and related topics of interest. Significant themes of research range from balance and fairness to the use of computer analysis in newspaper reporting. NRJ is unique because it provides a forum for comprehensive, current research and discussion on print journalism, serving as a bridge between newspaper professionals and scholars. Visit the journal’s Web site at http://www.newspaperresearchjournal.org/.
Winter 2010
- Readers of black newspapers rely on these publications for health information
- Infographics alone do not lead to better understanding of environmental health risks
- Newspapers offer more depth, insight than do major online sites
Fall 2009
- Patriot Act Coverage Focuses on Concerns for Individual Liberty
- Print Editions of Papers Reach More Readers than Online Sites
- Using Anonymous Sources Harms Credibility of News Industry
Summer 2009
- High School Publication Experience, Academic Performance Linked
- Women More Likely to Leave Newspaper Careers
- Multimedia Growth at Newspapers a Slow Process
Spring 2009
- More than 15 Percent Newspapers Report Never Copyediting Online Stories
- Newspaper Managers as Opposed to Journalists View Blogs Positively
- Editors Rate Roles of Professional Journalists More Highly than Those of ‘Citizen Journalists’
Winter 2009
- Black Newspaper Coverage of Katrina Aligns with Historical Black Newspaper Perspectives
- Katrina Coverage Differs Locally, Regionally, Nationally
- Title IX and Athlete Sexuality Dividing Issues for Sports Reporters
Fall 2008
- Interactive role of newspaper political blogs questionable
- Young adults intend to turn to older media outlets in future
- Journalism programs must adjust to prepare students
Winter 2008
- Okinawans’ voices heard in rape coverage
- Reporters see indifference on genetically modified food
- Black press showed little support for Black Panthers in 1968
Summer 2008
- Foreign news stories more likely to include unnamed sources
- Study Examines Gender Stereotypes In Two National Newspapers
- Newspaper readership positively associated with political knowledge—except for young Americans
