Data journalism syllabus: From numeracy to visualization and beyond
This syllabus offers faculty a guide for teaching basic data journalism skills, including statistical and visualization techniques, over a 13-week semester.
Media
Research roundups, articles, explainers and tip sheets about how journalists report the news and how audiences consume it
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A journalist’s murder may foreshadow political repression
Journalists are often an irritant to governments and people with power. When they are killed, political repression is likely to follow, says a new paper.
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How to gauge the quality of a research study: 13 questions journalists should ask
Asking these questions can help journalists gauge the quality of a research study or report and avoid relying on flawed findings.
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Women in news: A collection of research
This collection of academic research focuses on gender in journalism — women who work in journalism and how girls and women are portrayed by the news media.
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Digital security tips for journalists: Protecting sources and yourself
Hackers are everywhere. This tip sheet offers free resources to help journalists protect their sources and themselves.
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10 things we wish we’d known earlier about research: Tips from The Journalist’s Resource
The staff of Journalist’s Resource offers advice on how to find, understand and use academic research to ground a story and fact-check claims.
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‘Digital dangers’ and online obstacles: Legal tips for journalists
It can be perilous in the digital age for journalists to offend the powerful, rich and litigious. Lawyer and Fortune staff writer Jeff John Roberts offers advice for journalists and journalism faculty.
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Knowledgeable conservatives more likely to back conspiracy theories
Conservatives who are familiar with politics and have little trust in institutions are more likely than liberals to endorse conspiracy theories, argues a recent study.
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How social media may influence student loyalty to a university
The strength of a university’s Facebook community may play a role in building brand loyalty among students.
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The internet makes people happier: New research
Adults, especially seniors and those with health problems, report higher levels of life satisfaction thanks to the internet, according to a study in Computers in Human Behavior.
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