March 1, 2017 March 1, 2017 Scientists: Engage with the Public but ‘Choose Your Audiences Wisely’ APPC researchers urge scientists to engage with the public on scientific issues but caution them to carefully choose their audiences and avoid two-sided debates explicitly framed as conflicts.READ MORE Science of Science Communication
November 1, 2016 November 1, 2016 Issue Brief: The Evidence on Pictorial Warning Labels on Cigarettes In an issue brief, part of a new series, Annenberg Public Policy Center research director Dan Romer reviews the evidence on the effectiveness of pictorial warning labels on cigarette packs.READ MORE APPC General News Health Communication
September 19, 2016 September 19, 2016 What’s Behind the Numbers on Televised Presidential Debates? In a new white paper, “Presidential Debates: What’s Behind the Numbers?” researchers from the Annenberg Public Policy Center take a close look at the data on the audience, ratings, and motivations of viewers of general-election presidential debates.READ MORE Political Communication
August 16, 2016 August 16, 2016 A Guide to Effective Zika Coverage The new “Guide to Effective Zika Coverage,” released by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, aims to help reporters, editors and broadcasters provide the public with essential information about the transmission, prevention and effects of Zika virusREAD MORE Annenberg Science Knowledge survey
June 20, 2016 June 20, 2016 Adolescents in the Digital Age: Special Journal Issue Focuses on Health The journal Media and Communication has published a special issue on “Adolescents in the Digital Age: Effects on Health and Development,” edited by APPC research director Dan Romer.READ MORE Adolescent Health and Risk Communication
June 17, 2015 June 17, 2015 Democratizing The Debates Read the full report DOWNLOAD PDF Press Release Fact Sheet Introduction: The Issue the goal of reform: Democratizing the debate process Expanding and Enriching Debate Content Broadening the Accessibility of the Debates Improving the Transparency and Accountability of the Debate Process CONCLUSION APPENDIX ONE: Process Working Group Biographies APPENDIX TWO: SPONSORSHIP APPENDIX THREE: Youngest Group Least LikelyREAD MORE Political Communication