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Media, Politics & Government

How to navigate the impact of manipulation and removal of federal data: Expert advice, reporting tips and resources

by Naseem S. Miller | October 15, 2025

Federal datasets have been manipulated and removed since the beginning of the Trump administration and continue to be under threat. In this piece, three data experts explain the critical consequences of this loss.

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Economics, Health, Politics & Government

Reducing homelessness in the US: A solutions-focused, research-based explainer

by Clark Merrefield | October 8, 2025

As municipalities face potential cuts to federal funding for addressing homelessness, we dig into the research on what works to help people achieve permanent housing.

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How to avoid overgeneralizing research findings
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6 tips to help journalists avoid overgeneralizing research findings

by Denise-Marie Ordway | October 1, 2025

Journalists often overgeneralize study results by reporting that they apply to a much larger group of people than they actually do. In this tip sheet, scholars offer guidance and explain why it’s a bad idea to rely on artificial intelligence tools to summarize research.

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Study sheds light on journalists’ knowledge of predatory journals

by Naseem S. Miller | September 30, 2025

In-depth interviews with health and science journalists reveal that while some feel confident in identifying predatory journals, they still mostly rely on prestige journals to avoid problematic research.

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How to spot predatory journals: 4 tips and 2 checklists

by Naseem S. Miller | September 30, 2025

It’s important for journalists to be aware of predatory journals because such journals pose a threat to the integrity of science journalism.

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How to gauge the quality of a research study: 13 questions journalists should ask

by Denise-Marie Ordway | September 22, 2025

Asking these 13 questions can help journalists spot red flags in research, including studies that policymakers and elected officials use to defend their stances on certain issues.

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