Solutions Journalism: A Tool for Creating Civic Empowerment
Sponsoring Organization
Campus Compact
Detail
Description
Research shows that mainstream media is losing its place as a trusted source of information, and individuals worldwide report avoiding the news because it is predominantly negative and fails to present solutions. Rather than contributing to a knowledgeable and engaged populous, the news instead often undermines civic participation and builds cynicism. Solutions journalism is an antidote to this problem; rigorous reporting on solutions to social problems.
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the burgeoning field of solutions journalism, and discover how to use this type of story to inform and engage students. Participants will create a story collection on the Solution Journalism Network's SolutionsU website that they can immediately use in their personal and professional lives.
Presenters & Facilitators Sandra Enos, Retired Professor of Sociology, Bryant University Katherine Noble-Goodman, University Partnerships Manager for SolutionsU (of Solutions Journalism)
Hosted by Andrew Seligsohn, President of Campus Compact
Website
https://events.compact.org/electionseries20?mc_cid=953c332e4b&mc_eid=c577b368af
Most Current Begin Date
10-7-2020
Involvement
Involves Faculty, Involves Staff
Scope
National Scope
Recurring Event
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Engagement Attributes
Engagement Organization
Engagement Categories
Civic Engagement, Engaged Learning
