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Sorin Adam Matei

Analysis, research, maps, and essays from Sorin Adam Matei.

May 6, 2014

A round up of latest new media / social media research

An update from the Nieman Journalism Lab

While high-level speculation continues on the future of news and information, research studies are providing a more under-the-hood look at the practices of journalists, outlets, and the digital networks in which they operate. Here’s a recent sampling from the world of academic journals and conferences. For a look at the bleeding edge of ideas, also check out new research papers on using “crowd workers” to generate encryption keys and the social costs of “friendsourcing” questions and information.

via What’s New in Digital and Social Media Research: How Facebook rumors spread, and the rise of the collaborative news clip » Nieman Journalism Lab.