An essential reading list of recent journalism-related studies:

The State of the News Media, 2010
The most recent annual report on the U.S. news media produced by the Project for Excellence in Journalism.

The Credibility Gap: Canadians and Their News Media
A survey-based study into the relationship between Canadians and the news media published in 2008 by the Canadian Media Research Consortium.

On Behalf of Journalism: A Manifesto for Change
A review of journalism’s challenges and potential reforms written by Geneva Overholser and published by the Annenberg Public Policy Centre.

Killing the Messenger
A report into the safety of journalists working around the world published in 2007 by the International News Safety Institute Into the Protection of Journalists.

Canadian Media Study: Voices from the Newsroom
A survey of member newsroom workers conducted a few years ago by the Communication, Energy and Paperworkers Union .