Melissa Gattine, 12/17/2008
Mead Loop, associate professor in the Department of Journalism, teamed up with sophomore journalism major Maura Gladys to conduct research on the credibility and practices of the reporters who cover fantasy sports -- the first such research of its kind in the country.
Their work is featured in the December issue of Quill magazine, the national publication of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Read the Interview with Professor Loop
Gladys, a Park Scholar from Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania, hopes to present their findings at future undergraduate conferences. Their partnership was part of the Park Scholar Mentor Program.
Originally published in Intercom: Professor Mead Loop and Maura Gladys '11 Conduct Research on Fantasy Sports Journalism.
