Covering COVID-19 and the coronavirus: 5 tips from a Harvard epidemiology professor
William Hanage, an associate professor of epidemiology at Harvard, offers journalists guidance on covering the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
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How he did it: Reporter discovers pattern of Saudi students fleeing US amid charges
Shane Dixon Kavanaugh uncovered dozens of cases of Saudi Arabians fleeing the U.S. after being charged with serious crimes.
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Building border walls and barriers: What the research says
Are border walls effective at deterring migrants? Do they harm wildlife? How are indigenous groups in the area impacted? We explain the research.
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Rituals, consumerism and more: 5 studies to bolster your Valentine’s Day coverage
Looking for fresh takes for your Valentine’s Day coverage? Check out these 5 studies we’ve curated and summarized, on rituals, consumerism and senior dating and more.
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Decriminalizing unauthorized border crossing: What the research says
Some presidential candidates want to repeal a federal law that makes it a crime to cross the U.S. border without permission. We look at research on the law’s effectiveness and impact on migrants.
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Fake news and fact-checking: 7 studies you should know about
We spotlight seven research studies published in 2019 that examine fake news from multiple angles, including what makes fact-checking most effective.
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Raising public school teacher pay: What the research says
While bigger paychecks don’t guarantee greater job satisfaction, academic studies indicate that when teacher earnings rise, school districts and students can benefit in a range of ways.
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The 2019 JR staff picks: Our favorite tip sheets, stories and research roundups
It has been a productive and exciting year at Journalist’s Resource. Here are some of our team’s favorite pieces that we published in 2019.
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‘Free-college’ and ‘tuition-free’ programs: What the research says
While many politicians argue eliminating tuition will help more Americans go to college, studies show the results of “free college” programs differ according to their scope and structure.
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Covering college student homelessness and food insecurity: 7 tips from Sara Goldrick-Rab
A leading scholar on college student homelessness and food insecurity, Sara Goldrick-Rab of Temple University, offers journalists seven tips for improving their coverage.
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