1 in 4 journalists surveyed rarely or never seek out peer-reviewed research to learn about beat topics
The results of our 2021 user survey offer insights into how journalists use academic research, why they don’t do it more often and more.
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Being receptive to opposing views — why it matters (plus 3 tips to help journalists build rapport with distrustful sources)
A new paper offers insights into how to be more receptive to different opinions and the role it plays in building relationships and solving problems.
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COVID-19 infections rise in cold temperatures year-round, study confirms
Prior research on weather and COVID-19 transmission provides inconsistent results. A recent study shows transmission rates rise when temperatures drop or outdoor levels of ultraviolet radiation are high.
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The Journalist’s Resource team picks for 2021
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a few moments to reflect on some of the pieces that meant a lot to us this year.
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Covering scientific consensus: What to avoid and how to get it right
Three researchers explain how journalists can use scientific consensus to bolster their coverage and battle misinformation about public policy topics.
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5 tips for avoiding mistakes in news headlines about health and medical research
Prominent science journalists Deborah Blum, Cristine Russell and Brooke Borel offer advice to help newsrooms avoid common mistakes in writing headlines about health and medical research.
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Religious exemptions and required vaccines: Examining the research
How often do students and employees claim vaccine mandates conflict with their religious beliefs? What are schools doing to discourage exemptions to required childhood vaccines? We look at the research.
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4 tips for covering religious exemptions to vaccine mandates
Law professor Dorit Reiss, whose research focuses on vaccine mandates and religious exemptions, offers advice on how journalists should think about and cover these issues amid COVID-19.
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Teachers and school staff play a central role in COVID-19 outbreaks on campus, research suggests
School employees have been the source of many outbreaks and may be more likely to transmit the virus to coworkers than students, research suggests. Meanwhile, many teachers are at risk for severe illness if infected.
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When schools shut down: How education interruptions can hurt student achievement
Research indicates education interruptions such as school closings during extreme weather can hurt children’s academic progress. But there are few peer-reviewed studies measuring COVID-19’s impact on student learning in the U.S.
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