Student's Guide
You are preparing for a profession that will challenge your resourcefulness in many different ways. Understanding how to navigate and leverage the world of research and academic studies can give you a real advantage in a competitive environment where so much information is superficial, repurposed or mere opinion.
Journalist’s Resource has the tools to help you develop your analytical skills, learn to cut through jargon, and zero in on striking facts and bigger stories.
Establishing and promoting the concept of “knowledge-based reporting” animates our project. There are two main categories of material relevant to journalists in training:
| Search our database for background or story ideas. You’ll find academic materials from universities and nonpartisan research organizations. | |
| Reference articles on core skills such as writing, reporting, interpreting data, style, and the foundations of journalism. |
The studies can serve as a great source for ideas as well as furnish vital background and context for reported stories and class projects.
