Findings: Will You Be E-Mailing This Column? It’s Awesome

New York Times by John Tierney | Feb. 9, 2010 (News Report)

A University of Pennsylvania study found that readers of news in print and online had more exalted tastes than might be expected. Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
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 by Derek Hawkins - Feb. 9, 2010

Not much in this story that's very scientific—most of it is just good speculation. Nothing wrong with that, but I would have liked to see a few points elaborated on, most importantly the researchers' method for defining "awe." Loses points for relevance because it centers on the Times.

I hope research like this will precipitate among news organizations an increase in deeper and longer analysis, investigation and feature. To be sure, if that ever happens it will be a response to "market forces" like the ones Tierney describes.

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