Writing about a research study: Good examples of using scholarship in reporting
2015 roundup of studies and related news articles that provide material for studying and improving techniques and approaches to writing about research.
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Statistical terms used in research studies: A primer for media
From “sample” to “confounding variables,” a compilation of useful statistical concepts with which journalism students and working journalists should be familiar.
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Tools for verifying and assessing the validity of social media and user-generated content
2015 Overview of tools that can help journalists assess the reliability of materials generated by users and diffused through social media
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Eight questions to ask when interpreting academic studies: A primer for media
Scholarly research is a great source for rigorous, unbiased information, but making judgments about its quality can be difficult. Here are some important questions to ask when reading studies.
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How to find an expert and tap research networks on deadline: Tips on Google Scholar and Microsoft Academic Search
Review of how to use Google Scholar and Microsoft Academic Search in order to locate and leverage networks of scholarly experts.
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Guide to critical thinking, research, data and theory: Overview for journalists
Terms and concepts relating to academic research methods, theories and ways of thinking about questions.
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Six Web-based tools and applications that can help you communicate visually
2015 review of some of the best free, open tools on the Web for creating charts, graphs, videos, timelines and more. We recommend applications and discuss merits and drawbacks.
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Copyediting for reporters: How to get the basics right
Dedicating time to examine your stories’ grammar, spelling and accuracy is essential. Putting on an editor’s hat allows you see your own copy in a different way and help you improve it.
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Research tip sheets: Lessons on online search techniques, reading studies, understanding data and methods
Curriculum overview with links to a variety of materials that help foster basic research competencies.
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Dataset digest: Open data, tools and resources that can help fuel your stories
Running list of useful datasets that can help drive stories as well as best practices, interviews with leading journalists and primers for journalists and students to sharpen their skills.
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