Research roundups, articles, explainers and tip sheets about how journalists report the news and how audiences consume it
Experts and journalists who have researched and worked with trauma survivors say that practicing trauma-informed journalism not only leads to better, more accurate stories, but also helps protect survivors from further harm.
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Their 18-month investigation also reveals why regulators failed to correct the problem and its impact on workers and the surrounding community.
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How an investigative team exposed electrical fire risks in a predominately Black and lower income area of Milwaukee. Plus, 5 tips for journalists.
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Two reporters explain how they overcame major barriers investigating FEMA and share tips on interviewing hesitant sources, building data journalism skills and more.
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Reporters Meribah Knight and Ken Armstrong explain how they pulled back the veil on the juvenile justice system in Rutherford County, Tennessee, where children were jailed in a staggering 48% of cases, nearly tenfold the state average. Plus, 7 tips for journalists.
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Reporters Chance Swaim and Michael Stavola talk about how they did the investigative stories, what challenges they faced, how they used academic research to vet the false claims of a powerful public figure and what advice they have for journalists.
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In an interview, ProPublica reporter Lylla Younes talks about how she and her colleagues created a map of toxic air pollution hot spots using EPA data, how the team found human stories and advice she has for journalists.
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In this updated piece, we explain the most common types of research papers journalists will encounter, noting their strengths and weaknesses.
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This recording of our 50-minute training session shows journalists how research can be a powerful tool for holding governments and politicians accountable and fighting disinformation.
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Two new studies offer business journalists food for thought on the importance of trusted messengers in reporting on monetary policy.
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