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The Word on the World

An Ecology of Journalism

Questions for Grantham Prize/Metcalf Institute from Frank Mullin and Ashley Mercado at The Agenda. November 15, 2006.
Answered by Sunshine Menezes, Ph.D.; Executive Director of the Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting, based at the URI Graduate School of Oceanography.

Can you talk about the importance of the relationship between scientific researchers and environmental journalists in clarifying a message to the public?
As an oceanographer by training, I know first-hand how difficult it is for many scientists to communicate their research in a clear, understandable fashion. Although the scientific community has placed an increased priority on effective communication of its research in recent years, many scientists still struggle with this.

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Excellence in Environmental Journalism

Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You

The Grantham Prize for Excellence in Reporting on the Evironment has spearheaded an effort to increase the relevance, importance, and acknowledgment of environmental reporting in the news.

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Public Insight Journalism

Bottoms Up for Top Down News Coverage

Public Insight Journalism (PIJ) uses an approach to newsgathering that draws on the knowledge of community members to assist reporters and editors in strengthening their ability to cover complex, newsworthy subject matter. “Public Insight Journalism is the best opportunity that we see to reverse the national trend towards diminished depth and understanding in news programming that is sweeping the country due to a combination of media consolidation and declining economics for news media,” says Bill Kling, president of American Public Media, parent of Minnesota Public Radio.

 

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