How they did it: Associated Press reporters expose systemic problems in the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Two AP reporters share tips for investigating a large federal agency like the Federal Bureau of Prisons and tackling big projects.
Research roundups, articles, explainers and tip sheets about how journalists report the news and how audiences consume it
Two AP reporters share tips for investigating a large federal agency like the Federal Bureau of Prisons and tackling big projects.
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This tip sheet explains why it’s rarely accurate for news stories to report that a new study proves anything — even when a press release says it does.
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Women journalists and journalists of color are particularly vulnerable to online harassment, research shows. Many advocates and researchers have called on news organizations to protect journalists when they’re attacked on social media.
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Whether you are investigating the immigration system or activities of federal criminal and civil courts, TRAC has done the FOIA work to obtain data that can bolster your reporting.
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We share insights for well-rounded immigration coverage from five experts — plus, a trove of resources to inform your immigration reporting.
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In a recent one-hour webinar, a panel of experts shared insights and tips for taking care of journalists who cover traumatic events. For those who couldn’t tune in, we’re sharing a video recording and five highlights from the discussion.
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With rapid advances in technology, it’s becoming easier to create and spread visual content that’s inaccurate, misleading and dangerous. There are similarities and differences between visual health misinformation and other types of visual misinformation.
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The study provides insights into “what journalists at reputable organizations might want to consider when they’re writing news about heavily partisan politics,” says researcher Jessica Sparks.
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Here are the year’s 10 most popular posts, which helped journalists as they reported some of the biggest news stories of 2022.
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“If they are to serve the public interest, journalists cannot apply the ordinary rules for covering candidates,” writes media scholar Thomas Patterson. “They are reporting on a politician who regularly defies democratic norms and lies with abandon.”
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