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Understanding data journalism: Overview of resources, tools and topics
2012 reference article surveying new sites, tools, and concepts that are part of the evolving field of data journalism.
Double Majors: Influences, Identities and Impacts
2012 study from Vanderbilt University on the demographics, motivations and outcomes of double majoring in college.
Harvard’s Tom Patterson on knowledge-based journalism: Video research chat
Recent interviews with Journalist’s Resource research director Thomas Patterson, Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Shorenstein Center. Patterson is author of the forthcoming book Informing the News: The Need for Knowledge-based Journalism.
Six powerful examples of journalism’s importance: Recent civic impacts of the press
2013 article highlighting six powerful investigative stories over the past year. The stories are finalists for the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, and make for a strong reading list for classrooms and those interested in journalism.
Statistical terms used in research studies; a primer for journalists
Compilation of useful statistical concepts that journalism students and working journalists should be familiar with.
Research-based ideas for college campus reporting: 10 potential stories
2013 roundup of useful studies that can enhance campus-based stories and provide material for practicing knowledge-based reporting.
Interviewing a source: Rules of the road; talking with officials and experts
Article covering the basics of preparing, conducting, and editing an interview; with special emphasis on public officials and expert sources.
How to write an op-ed or column
Tip sheet on formulating, researching, writing and editing news opinion articles.
Misrepresentation of Randomized Controlled Trials in Press Releases and News Coverage
2012 study published in PLoS Medicine that analyzes studies, their associated press releases and subsequent media coverage to understand how accurately the research results were conveyed.
Political reporting: Covering elections, governance and the democratic process
Semester-long course on political reporting, including governance, the democratic process, and how to cover elections,
Access to government records and FOIA tips: Guide for citizens and journalists
Guide from the Citizen Media Law Project providing an overview of FOIA and other techniques for finding documents at different levels of government.
Recording phone calls and conversations: Legal guide from the Citizen Media Law Project
Legal tip sheet from the Citizen Media Law Project at Harvard’s Berkman Center.
Effect of Narrative News Format on Empathy for Stigmatized Groups
2012 study in Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly on different reader responses to narrative stories versus policy stories, and the relative benefits of narrative stories.
Research tip sheets: Lessons on reading studies, understanding data and methods
2012 curriculum overview with links to a variety of materials that help foster basic research competencies.
Guide to academic methods, critical thinking and theory: Overview for journalists
Terms and concepts relating to academic research methods, theories and ways of thinking about questions.
Advanced Internet research techniques: Five key lessons from Google
Overview of search lessons and techniques from Google, with a focus on how to locate scholarly and research-related resources.
Database checklist: Key academic research resources — both free and restricted
Article with links to key academic and research databases and a discussion of free/paid access issues.
Introduction to academic research and studies: How they work and why journalists should care
Overview article that provides an introduction to the academic research world and explains how it can be leveraged by journalists.
Research chat: Ron Suskind on investigative reporting, interviewing and documents
2012 interview with author and investigative reporter Ron Suskind about his reporting and writing techniques.
Health reporting: Semester-long course on covering the science, policy and business of health care
Semester-long course on covering the science, policy and business of health care in the United States.
