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<u>Executive summary</u>
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<u>Major finding No. 1</u>
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The public sees too many factual errors and spelling or grammar mistakes in newspapers.
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<u>Major finding No. 2</u>
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The public perceives that newspapers don't consistently demonstrate respect for and
knowledge of, their readers and their communities.
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<u>Major finding No. 3</u>
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The public suspects that the points of view and biases of journalists influence what
stories are covered and how they are covered.
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<u>Major finding No. 4</u>
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The public believes that newspapers chase and over-cover sensational stories because
they're exciting and sell papers. They don't believe these stories deserve the attention
and play they get.
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<u>Major finding No. 5</u>
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The public feels that newsroom values and practices are sometimes in conflict with their
own priorities for their newspapers.
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<u>Major finding No. 6</u>
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Members of the public that have had actual experience with the news process are the most
critical of media credibility.
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