Journalism in the Age of Twitter

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What is Twitter's role in the news ecosystem?

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Twitter is a fast, public space where news is found, shared, and discussed by journalists, politicians, and citizens.

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What did Twitter add in September 2020 to combat misinformation?

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Twitter added context to 'Trending Topics'.

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How do Twitter users compare to the general public according to Pew (2019)?

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U.S. Twitter users are younger and more politically engaged than the general public.

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What is the significance of the small number of Twitter users who produce most tweets?

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Loud voices can appear to represent majority opinion.

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How do journalists use Twitter as a 'water cooler'?

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Reporters use Twitter to network, swap ideas, and debate their craft in public.

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What ethical discussions do journalists have on Twitter?

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Journalists discuss ethics, sourcing, and breaking news threads.

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What did Breed (1955) suggest about newsroom policies?

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Reporters follow newsroom policies due to peer pressure and status dynamics.

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What is the focus of Tuchman (1978) and Fishman (1980) regarding newsroom structures?

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They argue that newsroom structures often serve efficiency and profit, not only civic ideals.

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How is objectivity viewed in journalism according to Schudson (1978)?

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Objectivity became a core news value and was institutionalized.

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What concept did Zelizer (1993) introduce regarding journalists?

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Journalists act as 'interpretive communities' that define what counts as news.