Research Guides: Journalism: Internet Resources

Research on the State of Journalism and Media

State of the News Media (Pew Research Center Project)
Ongoing reports on data and trends in the U.S. news media

Media Helping Media
Free training resources written by media professionals
Reuters Handbook of Journalism: Standards and Values
Outlines Reuters journalists' standards for accuracy, independence, integrity, and freedom from bias
Society of Professional Journalism (SPJ) Code of Ethics

American Press Institute
An educational, non-advocacy non-profit organization that conducts research on and training for journalism
Asian American Journalists Association
Center for Public Integrity
Investigative reporting organization focused on addressing social inequalities, including through reporting that influences law and policy changes
National Association of Black Journalists
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
National Center on Disability and Journalism (Arizona State University)
National Federation of Press Women
Native American Journalists Association
News Media Alliance
Advocacy group for news media organizations and journalists
Pew Research Center
Nonpartisan fact tank that researches social issues, attitudes, and trends through public opinion polling, demographic research, and other social science research. This research includes trends in news and media habits.
Poynter Institute
Provides resources, research, and training in support of journalists and of a free press
Radio Television Digital News Association