Research From Catalyst Faculty

by Jennifer Midberry and Nicole Dahmen Solutions journalism, which is defined as rigorous and fact-driven news stories that include responses to social problems, has gained momentum in U.S. newsrooms. To date, research on this journalistic practice is scant, and has…

by Kathryn Thier, Jesse Abdenour, Brent Walth, and Nicole Dahmen Lack of trust is a paramount problem facing journalism. Solutions reporting, which focuses on credible responses to societal problems, could help improve news trust. In addition, narrative journalism has been…

by Brent Walth, Nicole Dahmen, and Kathryn Thier Investigative reporting identifies social problems and names people in power who should be held accountable. Solutions journalism is an evidence-based reporting approach that covers credible responses to social problems. To consider these…

by Nicole Dahmen, Kathryn Thier, and Brent Walth An increasing number of news organizations are reporting stories about responses to persistent societal problems, a reporting form known as solutions journalism. While this type of reporting practice is typically text-based, visual…