Envisioning Journalism Practice as Research

Niblock, S. 2012. Envisioning Journalism Practice as Research. Journalism Practice. 6 (4), pp. 497-512. https://doi.org/10.1080/17512786.2011.650922

TitleEnvisioning Journalism Practice as Research
AuthorsNiblock, S.
Abstract

As pressure grows on journalism academics to publish scholarly outputs and attract external research income, many express frustration over the uncertain status of journalism practice in relation to the requirement for making a contribution to knowledge (Harcup, 2011). Simultaneously, work in education theory has highlighted contextual shifts in arts and humanities education that signify a pressing need for journalism studies as well as other disciplines to define their position regarding practice within research. Recent reflections on practice and research within journalism education (Niblock, 2007) suggest the discipline is seeking forms of scholarship that cohere better with its industry-facing character. This paper seeks to originate both a methodological framework and an epistemological perspective that acknowledges practitioner perspectives as accumulated knowledge. Drawing on concepts of reflexivity and habitus, it will negotiate and evaluate a range of potential models of practice as research, and discuss their implications for furthering the profile of journalism scholarship.

JournalJournalism Practice
Journal citation6 (4), pp. 497-512
ISSN1751-2786
Year2012
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/17512786.2011.650922
Publication dates
Published20 Jan 2012

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