Intro to Internet Resources
While these websites may not be considered as scholarly resources, they are generally considered reliable.
Relevant Websites
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American Press Institute"We support local and community-based media through research, programs and products that foster healthy, responsive and resilient news organizations."
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Center for Media at Risk"The Center for Media at Risk offers the chance to strategize in response to the multiple risks facing media practitioners globally." Includes studies, overviews and reports regarding worldwide media at risk.
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Committee to Protect Journalists"The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. We defend the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal."
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Freedom Forum"The Freedom Forum’s mission is to foster First Amendment freedoms for all. We work to raise awareness of First Amendment freedoms by educating, engaging and inspiring people, sharing the stories of Americans who have exercised their rights to ignite change."
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Maynard Institute for Journalism Education"The Maynard Institute was founded to promote diversity and anti-racism in the news media through improved coverage, hiring and business practices."
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Pew Research Center"Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions."
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Reuters Institute"We are committed to the timeless journalistic aspiration of seeking truth and reporting it....we work to ensure that journalists, editors, and media executives face the opportunities and challenges of a changing media environment from a position of strength."
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Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public PolicyThe Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy is a research center dedicated to addressing the challenge our broken news environment poses by examining how information is created, conveyed and consumed.
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Society of Professional Journalists"The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909."
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Reporters Without BordersFounded in 1985, Reporters Without Borders (RWB) is an international non-profit organization governed by principles of democratic governance - defending the right of every human being to have access to free and reliable information.