Don’t say ‘prove’: How to report on the conclusiveness of research findings
This tip sheet explains why it’s rarely accurate for news stories to report that a new study proves anything — even when a press release says it does.
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Research roundups, articles, explainers and tip sheets about how journalists report the news and how audiences consume it
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Newsrooms need to do more to protect journalists from online harassment
Women journalists and journalists of color are particularly vulnerable to online harassment, research shows. Many advocates and researchers have called on news organizations to protect journalists when they’re attacked on social media.
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Need US government data? Get to know TRAC at Syracuse University
Whether you are investigating the immigration system or activities of federal criminal and civil courts, TRAC has done the FOIA work to obtain data that can bolster your reporting.
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7 ways to inform news coverage of immigration at the southern U.S. border
We share insights for well-rounded immigration coverage from five experts — plus, a trove of resources to inform your immigration reporting.
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Prioritizing mental health in the newsroom: 5 tips to get you started
In a recent one-hour webinar, a panel of experts shared insights and tips for taking care of journalists who cover traumatic events. For those who couldn’t tune in, we’re sharing a video recording and five highlights from the discussion.
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Visual health misinformation: A primer and research roundup
With rapid advances in technology, it’s becoming easier to create and spread visual content that’s inaccurate, misleading and dangerous. There are similarities and differences between visual health misinformation and other types of visual misinformation.
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Far-right, far-left media offer easier-to-read political news coverage than mainstream outlets, study suggests
The study provides insights into “what journalists at reputable organizations might want to consider when they’re writing news about heavily partisan politics,” says researcher Jessica Sparks.
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These were the most-read pieces on The Journalist’s Resource in 2022
Here are the year’s 10 most popular posts, which helped journalists as they reported some of the biggest news stories of 2022.
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How the news media – long in thrall to Trump – can cover his new run for president responsibly
“If they are to serve the public interest, journalists cannot apply the ordinary rules for covering candidates,” writes media scholar Thomas Patterson. “They are reporting on a politician who regularly defies democratic norms and lies with abandon.”
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6 tips for improving news coverage of older people
Two experienced journalists offer tips for better, deeper news coverage of aging-related issues and stories involving older people.
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