Visual solutions journalism: A theoretical framework
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…
Oregon schools failing on suicide prevention: Survey shows high schools across the state use widely differing approaches to help students in need
by Ariana Sinclair, Sravya Tadepalli and Michael Tobin Catalyst surveyed the 10 largest districts in the state, as well as the biggest school district in every county not already represented by the survey. In all, Catalyst asked 40 districts for…
A narrative solution: The relationship between solutions journalism, narrative transportation, and news trust
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…
The Broken System: Lane County ships the homeless and mentally ill to the state hospital without a trial
by Gina Scalpone and Emily Goodykoontz Increases in substance use and mental illness among the homeless are not unique to this area — other cities are facing the same challenge. However, our findings raise a serious question: Why has Eugene…
Catalyst for journalistic impact: A proposed reporting model
by Brent Walth and Nicole Dahmen | Future of Journalism Conference, Cardiff, Wales
The impact of imagery: Visual journalists’ assessment of the power of images
by Nicole Dahmen, Brent Walth, and Kaitlin Bane | Visual Communication Division, Annual Conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Toronto, Ontario
