What’s peer review? 5 things you should know before covering research
Is peer-reviewed research really superior? Why should journalists note in their stories whether studies have been peer reviewed? We explain.
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Covering hospital mergers and acquisitions of physician practices: 3 tips from experienced health care journalists
The number of independent hospitals has declined in recent years as a result of mergers, while the number of hospitals that are part of larger systems has risen. It’s important for local reporters to look into what that means for their communities.
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How they did it: 4 news outlets team up to reveal police dogs bite and maim thousands of people a year
The journalists offer tips for investigating how police primarily use dogs on people suspected of minor offenses — or no crimes — and cause injuries that can be severe and life changing.
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Political polarization slowed after a California newspaper dropped national politics from its opinion pages
Local newspapers can slow political polarization by focusing on local issues only on their opinion pages, new research suggests.
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How they did it: Reuters reporters investigate qualified immunity in America
Just before thousands of people in hundreds of U.S. cities rose up demanding racial justice and denouncing police violence, an investigative reporting team revealed that federal courts have been increasingly likely to shield police from civil lawsuits.
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How they did it: Indianapolis Star reporters uncover how billions in nursing home Medicaid dollars were diverted to county hospitals
A tip about Indiana’s largest nursing home system leads an investigative team to expose how public hospital officials in Indiana exploited the Medicaid program’s lax oversight.
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How they did it: Tampa Bay Times reporters uncover predictive policing project used to harass residents, profile kids
Journalist Neil Bedi offers seven tips on using academic research as a reporting tool in investigative projects.
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How he did it: A POLITICO reporter investigates how the US government has neglected a community of Marshall Islanders
“I find that deliberately prospecting for stories can be less productive than just going out and listening to what people have to say,” says Dan Diamond, who shares some tips for reporting a stellar story.
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How they did it: Mississippi Today and The Marshall Project uncover debtors prisons in Mississippi
Strip searches and garnished wages over a few grand in court debt? Here’s how Anna Wolfe and Michelle Liu got the scoop on Mississippi’s “restitution program.”
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Why do Americans share so much fake news? One big reason is they aren’t paying attention, new research suggests
Americans who share fake news on social media might not lack media literacy skills. Chances are they don’t stop to check accuracy, a new study suggests.
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