For Journalists

Journalists are confronted with an increasing number of complicated issues and many are limited in the knowledge of highly technical information. They need quick access to credible background information. The Communications Institute staff has more than 30 years of experience providing tens of thousands of journalists with precisely this kind of knowledge and access to resource material. TCI works with leading academic and research institutions to develop programs and resources for journalists.

TCI has partnered with various news organizations including Suburban Newspapers of America, Society of American Business Editors and Writers, and numerous newspapers and other media.

Educational Symposiums

Communications Institute symposiums have been conducted in the United States Capitol, State Capitols, and university campuses. Participants include journalists, policymakers from every level of government, plus leaders from the public and private sectors. The symposiums cover specific issues or basic educational in economic, science/engineering, or other academic disciplines, and are cosponsored by nationally recognized academic and research institutions including national research laboratories. Sponsors have included the American Society of Business Editors and Writers, Suburban Newspapers of America, and individual media and media associations. They also provide journalists with access to expert sources participating as speakers or participants. Click here for a sample list of educational programs conducted for media or if you would like to contact the Institute about arranging a session for you and your colleagues.

Research

The Institute also conducts research studies focused on the issues covered by programs. The studies provide journalists with valuable data to expand the depth and quality of their news stories. The studies are cosponsored by nationally known and respected academic institutions.

Issue Backgrounders

The Institute also provides backgrounders in both print and video format for journalists. Previous topics have included health care, published with the RAND Corporation; immigration, in collaboration with Arizona State University/University of Arizona; and energy, in concert with the University of Southern California, the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and the California Institute of Technology. To order TCI materials click here.

AnalysisOnline

AnalysisOnline draws upon the educational forums and valuable resource material from academic institutions around the world. AO also features the daily AO on the Headlines, focusing on issues in the news. The service also includes the AO Video section with video primers featuring nationally recognized experts. AO serves as a great tool for journalists who need valuable, independent and objective analysis on critical issues.


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 Specially branded versions of AnalysisOnline are also made available for the websites of individual news organizations or professional media associations. See the Arizona Daily Star or Suburban Newspaper specifically designed formats.