One of the research papers at the Future of Journalism conference in Cardiff analysed the attitudes of local journalists in the UK towards user-generated content. My colleague, Jane Singer, interviewed local journalists working for the Johnston Press to uncover their views on involving the public in the journalistic process. She found that local journalists see UGC as contributing to the journalism they produce. But material from the public was seen

I am delighted that my friend and colleague Jane Singer has won a contest on the future of journalism held by the AEJMC. Singer, from the University of Central Lancashire and University of Iowa was voted the winner for her entry, entitled, Bird’s-Eye View. In her contribution, Singer is positive about the future of journalism, while acknowledging that shape of the industry is going through a period of upheaval and

Image via Wikipedia Much of the discussion at the AEJMC annual conference has focused on user-generated content (UGC) and how journalists should adapt to this changing environment. Jane Singer from the University of Central Lancashire is one of the leading researchers in this area.  She talked about how online created a shared space, whereas print was largely a space controlled by journalists. Her most recent research looked at the attitudes