Associated Press style basics - The Journalist's Resource
WEBMay 7, 2009 · The basics of Associated Press style from Boston University's College of Communications. The Associated Press was founded more than 150 years ago and now has thousands of employees working in more than a hundred countries for a readership that numbers in the millions. AP style is designed to address the …
How does social media use influence political participation and …
WEBOct 18, 2015 · The study’s key findings include: Among all of the factors examined, 82% showed a positive relationship between SNS use and some form of civic or political engagement or participation. Still, only half of the relationships found were statistically significant. The strongest effects could be seen in studies that …
Lobbying, special interests and “buying” influence: What research …
WEBSep 4, 2014 · The notion of a government “by the people, for the people” is one of the bedrock concepts of American democracy, but the reality is that policy outcomes are often influenced by a wide range of factors, not merely the candidates whom voters select to represent them on Election Day. “Special interests” and lobbyists are often derided for their perceived distortion of the democratic ...
School uniforms: Do they really improve student achievement, …
WEBApr 20, 2018 · Yeung, Ryan. Educational Policy, 2009, Vol. 23. doi: 10.1177/0895904808330170. Abstract: “One of the most common proposals put forth for reform of the American system of education is to require school uniforms. Proponents argue that uniforms can make schools safer and also improve school attendance and increase student achievement.
What's tribal sovereignty and what does it mean for Native …
WEBJul 18, 2021 · Tribal sovereignty also is a political status recognized by the federal government, protected by the U.S. Constitution and treaties made generations ago, and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Although the concept might seem relatively straightforward, there has been considerable disagreement between Indigenous groups and American government ...
Code of ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists
WEBMar 30, 2009 · Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist’s credibility. Members of the Society share a dedication to ethical behavior and adopt this code to declare the Society’s principles and standards of practice. Seek truth and report it. Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting ...
'Defund the police': What it means and what the research says
WEBJun 29, 2021 · Last June, video of white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin killing George Floyd, a Black man, went viral on social media. Uprisings took hold across hundreds of U.S. cities, and activist calls to “defund the police” went mainstream.. For some, “defund the police” is a movement, a stepping stone toward abolishing police departments entirely.
How to write an op-ed or column - The Journalist's Resource
WEBJan 28, 2013 · Every successful op-ed piece or column must have a clearly defined topic and theme. The topic is the person, place, issue, incident or thing that is the primary focus of the column. The topic is usually stated in the first paragraph. The theme is the big, overarching idea of the column.
Appointing federal judges and U.S. attorneys: An explainer
WEBAug 22, 2017 · Under the Constitution, the Federal Judiciary is a branch of government equal in power to the legislative (Congress) and executive (the president and cabinet) branches. The Federal Judiciary operates 94 district courts, each with a roster of judges who hear cases before a jury. The districts are organized into …
The pros and cons of 'free college' and 'college promise' programs
WEBOct 8, 2019 · More than 19.9 million students are taking classes at colleges and universities across the United States this semester, up from 14.9 million two decades ago, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.. As enrollment has swelled, so has the price of college. The average combined cost of undergraduate tuition, fees, room and board at four-year schools has doubled since 2000.