Last Updated: September 23, 1999
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ASNE on the move
Here is a current list of ASNE’s major reports. Members of ASNE should
also check the members-only section of the Web site to view electronic
versions of many of these reports. Contact Craig Branson to get access
to the members-only section.
These are the newest reports from ASNE:
Examining Our Credibility: Perspectives of the Public and the Press
This ground-breaking survey, part of the Journalism Credibility Project,
helps editors better understand credibility fault lines. In addition to
the public’s opinion, the study asked journalists what they thought. Though
there are many similarities, the differences are telling. A must-read for
any editor. A 108-page book, $13 ($30 outside the United States). There
are also two credibility videotapes suitable for brown-bag lunches or training
seminars. One explores the issue in a lively roundtable forum. The other
is a session explaining the Perspectives of the Public and the Press report.
Each videotape is $15 ($25 outside the United States; NTSC format).
The Local News Handbook
Although most editors know local news when they see it, this extensive,
hands-on report attempts to define it more completely. Full of research
and great concepts — some from outside newspapers — the handbook asks what
readers want and what is essential. A 210-page book, $15 ($40 outside the
United States).
Bringing the World Home
Readers need to know more about the world because the world is part
of their lives in ways that they often don’t realize — ways that are easily
covered if journalists do what they do best: report, write, edit. This
handbook explains how newspapers can bring the world closer to their readers
and make themselves more relevant and useful. An 84-page book, $9 ($15
outside the United States).
Making Change
Case studies of change at three newspapers — The Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel,
the St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times and The Gazette of Colorado Springs — offer
different scenarios employing new ideas to reach readers. This report offers
practical information and insights for editors grappling with change or
preparing to launch something new. A 28-page booklet $6.50 ($15 outside
the United States).
Technology & Pagination: Integrating the New into Your Newsroom
Published jointly with the Society for News Design, this detailed report
takes editors step by step through pagination. This is especially good
for those editors at mid-sized and smaller newspapers. A 124-page report,
$15 ($30 outside the United States).
The Next Media Reader
A report looking at the current status and emerging issues of online
media with chapters from several leaders in the field. $10 ($20 outside
the United States).
These classic reports are the most popular with editors:
The Challenges Facing Today’s Small-Newspaper Editors Editors
at smaller papers work less on quality than they would like and find recruiting
and retention difficult. (1998) $5 ($10 outside the United States)
Covering the Community: Newspaper Content Audits Notes for conducting
and analyzing a content audit and tips on writing sensitively about various
minority groups. (1993) $5 ($15 outside the United States)
Fighting Smarter This 24-page booklet takes a look at how newspapers
can get readers back and retain current ones. (1998) $5 ($10 outside the
United States)
How We Can Help Each Other Tabloid explores problems perceived
by copy editors and possible solutions. (1996) $5 ($10 outside the United
States)
Journalism Values Institute materials explore the journalism
values vs. reader values. The primary tool is the JVI Handbook,
$15. ($40 outside the United States) Additional materials include JVI
Insights on the Values summary of focus-group sessions on values, $3.50
($5 outside the United States); the Journalistic Values, What Do They
Mean? videotape companion of the handbook with journalists and non-journalists
discussing values, $15 ($25 outside the United States); the 21/2 hour JVI
Focus Group Video, $15 ($25 outside the United States); and Timeless
Values: Staying True to Journalistic Principles in the Age of New Media,
$7 ($15 outside the United States)
Leveraging Newspaper Assets Comprehensive study of media usage
by the public examines newspapers’ strengths and recommends how to play
to them. (1998) $9 ($17.50 outside the United States)
The Newspaper Journalists of the ’90s 62-page report on newsroom
attitudes and demographics. (1997) $9 ($20 outside the United States)
Project Reconnect Ways to improve the relationship between a
newspaper and its constituent readers. Tabloid, (1998) $5 ($10 outside
the United States)
A Return to Quality Editing 32-page report presents solutions
to the “Mount Everest” of copy desk discontent. (1997) $5 ($10 outside
the United States)
What’s Important to Generation X 60-page report examines 16-30-year-olds
with particular attention to media usage (1996) $8 ($15 outside the United
States)
A complete list of ASNE publications is on the Web site at http://www.asne.org/kiosk/publist.htm.
To order, send a check or money order made out to the ASNE Foundation
for the amount of the report plus $5 per order for handling to:
Publications Fulfillment
ASNE
11690B Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston VA 20191-1409
Checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. funds.
