"This little booklet is brimming with AI knowledge and sample prompts that can help with brainstorming ideas, conducting research and preparing for interviews. How does artificial intelligence work? How did it come about, and what impact does it have on the environment? What are the legal parameters
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for using AI tools responsibly? And what should media professionals keep in mind when creating company-specific AI guidelines? Constructive AI Compass answers these questions and many more, providing orientation and inspiration for everyday work." (Back cover)
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"This article explores how Palestinian and Kashmiri civilians engage with the everyday reality of war. The focus is on understanding how citizens temporarily adopt the roles of war correspondents, contributing to the broader conflict narrative. Employing an inductive approach, the study integrates e
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thnography, phenomenology, and reflexive thematic analysis (RTA) to gain insights into how citizen journalists shape war narratives. Analysing the interview data through RTA reveals six key themes: “Emerging citizen journalism practices,” “Community Consciousness,” “Challenges in media perception,” “Self-expression and Social cohesion,” Responding to Authoritarian Falsehoods”, “Teen journalism”, and “Self-protection and safety”. The findings suggest that the citizen journalism practices in Palestine and Kashmir strategically report the war narratives, representing a progressive journalism practice. The results underline that citizen journalism practices in these regions purposefully present war narratives and represent a form of constructive journalism, which responds to authoritarian regimes’ extensive control over mainstream media and facilitates reconciliation and peace. Such citizen journalism practices act as an equipoise to data imbalances in information architecture for the consumers. The research underscores how conflict citizen journalism embodies activist and collaborative models with robust potential for replication in other conflict-ridden areas." (Abstract)
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"This guide aims to propose a few guidelines for those interested in embracing a solutions journalism angle to development reporting. Development refers to processes undertaken by individuals, organisations or states with the clear objective of reaching “a positive change” for the benefit of the
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majority. While many are aware that reporting on development plays a vital role in shaping public discourse, focusing on potential solutions is equally important. Showcasing initiatives, innovative approaches, and promising practices can provide valuable insights into what works and why. By first demonstrating why and how solutions journalism and development reporting make a good fit, this guide offers journalists practical tips and tricks on how to report on development reporting with a solutions angle." (Introduction)
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"This book offers a deep and comprehensive overview of constructive journalism, setting out the guiding principles and practices for a journalism that aims to do more than simply inform about problems. In this authoritative yet concise volume, Peter Bro asks what does constructive journalism mean, w
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hat are the underlying principles, how is it practiced, and in what ways does it differ from other types of journalism? Drawing on studies of the rapidly growing number of works by both journalism practitioners and researchers, the book reaches beyond these questions to show how the notion of being constructive has been a part of journalism from the very beginning of the profession." (Publisher description)
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"People are well aware that there are many problems in the world. And while knowing that is important, solutions journalism aims to offer a more balanced and hopeful outlook on the world. By focusing on responses to problems, solutions journalism encourages individuals to actively engage with soluti
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ons. It is especially relevant as research shows that more and more people avoid the news. This guide, informed by conversations with solutions journalists and Solutions Journalism Network, addresses key questions that arise when practising solutions journalism." (Introduction)
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"News-avoiders are more interested in positive or solutions-based journalism and less interested in the big stories of the day. So there’s an important role to play for the media to counter intentional news avoidance. Editorial teams are able to change news content to make it less negative and mor
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e constructive, less opinionated, more fact-based and transparent. The aim of this more balanced approach to journalism is to underline that consumers are not simply passive victims of the news, but they can engage with answers and collectively create a world in which hope is possible. It replaces their feeling of helplessness and stress with a feeling of belonging and a sense of being able to make a difference in society. Solutions journalism also strengthens communities, helps them to address their challenges, advances equity, builds trust, increases civic engagement, depolarises public discourse and discovers new sources of revenue." (Introduction)
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"Academic activity surrounding constructive and solutions journalism has surged in recent years; thus, it is important to pause and reflect on this growing body of work in order to understand where the field can and should go in the future. We conducted a systematic review of existing literature on
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solutions and constructive journalism (N = 94), in an effort to (1) describe the state of this field by identifying the patterns and trends in the methodological and conceptual approaches, topics, institutions, countries and practices involved in this research, and (2) illuminate potentially important gaps in the field and suggest recommendations for future research." (Abstract)
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"This guide is for trainers who wish to introduce the concepts of constructive journalism to reporters and editors. It is aimed at journalists who wish to apply these principles as well as at editors interested in implementing a constructive approach in the newsroom or in creating constructive forma
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ts. The Toolkit provides general knowledge about constructive journalism as well as a set of flexible training modules, handouts and other resources that can be used according to the training goal and the target group." (https://constructive-journalism.com)
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"Konstruktiver Journalismus unterscheidet sich vom traditionellen Journalismus dadurch, dass Nachrichten nicht nur mit negativer und konfliktbasierter Konnotation präsentiert, sondern konstruktive Auswege aufgezeigt werden. Er zeichnet sich durch spezifische Elemente in der Berichterstattung aus: L
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ösungs- und Zukunftsorientierung, Diversität, Empowerment, Kontextorientierung und Co-Kreation. Eine aktuelle Studie belegt, dass die (Gestaltungs-) Elemente des konstruktiven Journalismus vom Publikum je nach Lebensalter, Bildung und Nachrichteninteresse unterschiedlich bewertet werden. Auch strukturelle und Kontextbedingungen, wie etwa die wahrgenommene oder tatsächliche Pressefreiheit und Unabhängigkeit des Journalismus, nehmen Einfluss darauf, wie sehr die Rezipientinnen und Rezipienten solche Inhalte als hilfreich bewerten und sich in der Folge möglicherweise gesellschaftlich engagieren. Dies gelingt, wenn das Publikum sich als Teil einer (globalen) Gemeinschaft wahrnimmt und in der Folge eher bereit ist, gemeinschaftliche Interessen zu verfolgen. Neben lösungsorientierten Elementen in den Nachrichten hat auch das Involvement, mit dem eine Nachricht rezipiert wird, signifikante (positive) Effekte auf das Vertrauen in die Nachrichten. In einer weiteren Studie wurde gezeigt, dass das Nachrichtenthema ebenfalls eine signifikante Rolle dabei spielt, wie ausgeprägt der positive Einfluss von lösungs- versus problemorientierten Fotos auf das Interesse an der Thematik, die wahrgenommene Selbstwirksamkeit und die Bereitschaft, sich zu engagieren, war." (https://www.ard-media.de/media-perspektiven)
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"The chapters here explore the impact, especially of Covid-19, on the media while unpacking the complexities, intersections and dynamics surrounding technological, political and economic developments and trends. Similarly, media discourses on journalism practice, audience narratives and news discour
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ses are taken up. The contributors revisit and offer critical insights on a broad range of theories and debates, including political economy of the media, constructive journalism, the Fourth Estate, securitization and journalist safety. As such, we obtain a deeper understanding of the changes and continuities surrounding discourses on news frames, trends, actors and agendas in the context of health crises. Also, the important role for public health communication and the notion of ‘information’ as a ‘public good’, especially during health crises, i.e. Covid-19, are invaluable areas of discussion. Lastly, the volume contributes to new insights on media discourses around regulation, representation and marginalization in the context of health crises. We learn, for instance, how several governments under the guise of ‘national safety’ continue to impinge on human rights and freedom of expression for both producers and consumers. This occurs through loopholes in existing regulation but also because of non-existent policy like on social media and citizen journalism and affordances of impunity." (Preface, page xii)
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"Wie wäre es, wenn die Nachrichten nicht nur über Probleme, sondern auch über Lösungen berichteten? Wenn Journalisten viel stärker die Perspektiven junger oder migrantischer Menschen mit abbildeten? Oder wenn sie Missstände nicht nur aufdeckten, sondern auch konstruktive Debatten darüber orga
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nisierten, wie diese künftig verhindert werden könnten? Über ihre persönlichen Visionen von gutem Journalismus sprechen in diesem Interviewbuch Medienprofis und Bestseller-Autoren wie Isabel Schayani, Giovanni di Lorenzo, Maren Urner und Dennis Leiffels. Das Buch begleitet die Gründung des »Bonn Institute für Journalismus und konstruktiven Dialog« unter Beteiligung von Deutsche Welle, RTL, Rheinische Post, Generalanzeiger und der Universität Bonn." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"The book is divided into five sections that examine philosophical principles for reporting on poverty, the history and nature of poverty coverage, problematic representations of people experiencing poverty, poverty coverage as part of reporting on public policy, and positive possibilities for pover
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ty coverage. Each section provides an introduction to the topic, as well as a broad selection of essays illuminating key issues and a Q&A with a relevant journalist. Topics covered include news coverage of corporate philanthropy, structural bias in reporting, representations of the working poor, the moral demands of vulnerability and agency, community empowerment, and citizen media. The book's broad focus considers media and poverty at both the local and global levels with contributors from sixteen countries." (Publisher description)
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"Es necesaria una mirada humanista, una visión humanizadora de una realidad tan cambiante y agresiva en cualquier lugar del planeta, para contrarrestar la fuerza de la violencia que ejercen algunos sectores de la política, de la economía y de los medios. En Colombia, esa revisión con un talante
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humanitario de la producción periodística es ineludible. De ahí la importancia de promover y practicar el periodismo no violento. Este libro […] pretende cosas simples y sencillas, pero no siempre fáciles, para construir otra comunicación y otro periodismo que cuenten con las bases sociales como fuentes de información; que se cuestionen sobre lo que narramos y cómo lo hacemos; que se alejen de la homogeneización que provoca el discurso dominante; que no simplifiquen ni reduzcan el valor de los contextos, y que busquen e informen sobre experiencias, proyectos y noticias que no exalten la violencia sino la diversidad y creatividad de los otros mundos que están dentro de este." (Descripción de la casa editorial)
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"[...] the past sixty years have seen a rise of journalistic practices that purport to cover the news beyond the typical problem-based narrative. These genres of journalistic reporting are not positive news or fluff reporting: They are rigorous reporting philosophies and practices that share a commo
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n goal—reporting beyond the problem-based narrative, thereby exemplifying a commitment to the social responsibility theory of the press, which asserts that journalists have a duty to consider society’s best interests. However, there is little academic or professional understanding of these journalistic approaches. As such, this book provides an in-depth examination of socially-responsible news reporting practices, such as constructive journalism, solutions journalism, and peace journalism. Each chapter focuses on one reporting form, defining it and detailing its evolution and status among scholars and practitioners, as well as discussing its known effects and future direction. This edited volume is the first academic book published on these forms of reporting in the United States. It provides a comprehensive resource that explores the theoretical underpinnings of these journalistic genres that grounds these approaches and allows for a coherent line of research to follow as these approaches evolve." (Publisher description)
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"Alfredo Casares aporta una imagen esperanzadora del futuro del periodismo como motor de la transformación social con un texto muy documentado, que se apoya en estudios y numerosos ejemplos de todo el mundo para ilustrar los efectos beneficiosos de un periodismo más constructivo en la sociedad, lo
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s periodistas, los estudiantes de periodismo y los editores de medios. La obra se descubre como un urgente alegato en favor de un periodismo hoy más necesario que nunca, que practique la escucha paciente y estimule una conversación social en la que participen todas las voces. El autor plantea, además, una invitación para que profesionales y ciudadanos reflexionemos juntos sobre qué periodismo necesita hoy la sociedad." (Cubierta del libro)
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"The Solutions Journalism Revenue Project (SJRP), which ran between February 2020 and February 2021, aimed to explore how a diverse range of newsrooms could leverage solutions journalism to generate revenue. Among the questions the project sought to answer were: Can reporting on responses to social
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problems help newsrooms attract financial backers and contribute to their economic sustainability? Is there a business case that supports this journalistic practice? Over the yearlong project, we gathered both quantitative and qualitative evidence indicating that producing solutions journalism can help news organizations bring in revenue. We are particularly heartened by this outcome given the extraordinary challenges faced by newsrooms across the industry this past year, including COVID-19 and urgent news issues, such as the movement for racial justice and the presidential election, that demanded significant attention from already stretched newsroom staff. Our partner newsrooms’ dedication to experimenting with and keeping the focus on solutions journalism is testimony to its value in advancing their revenue objectives and larger goals of serving communities with a different approach to producing information that is in the public interest. The takeaways below reflect results from SJN’s work, both with the 12 U.S.-based newsrooms that formed the yearlong SJRP cohort and with numerous other newsrooms we’ve worked with outside the cohort where data and insights are relevant to this report." (Introduction, page 1)
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