Academic journals that give journalists free access
Some journalists might not realize that many academic journals let them bypass their paywalls. We show you which ones and how to set up free accounts.
Media
Research roundups, articles, explainers and tip sheets about how journalists report the news and how audiences consume it
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8 ways journalists can access academic research for free
A lot of academic research exists behind paywalls. We outline eight ways reporters can get free access to high-quality scholarship.
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Why researchers shouldn’t study The New York Times to understand US news media as a whole
For decades, researchers have looked to The New York Times to help them understand US newsrooms and their audiences. In a new paper, two scholars explain why that’s problematic.
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How newspaper reporters help my community
A first grade student interviews a local reporter to find out how news stories get made and why community journalism is vital to civic engagement.
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Video: Interviewing trauma survivors and other vulnerable sources
In a recent panel, “Rethinking the Interview: In an Unequal World, Do We Need New Rules?” hosted by the NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, freelance science journalist Tara Haelle, and JR’s Naseem Miller discuss tips and advice on interviewing people who are vulnerable and have little or no experience in dealing with the news media.
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How news coverage affects views of bank regulation after financial scandals
Experimental surveys link news coverage of bank scandals to greater public support for government regulation — even across party lines.
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Public radio can help solve the local news crisis – but that would require expanding staff and coverage
Media scholar Thomas Patterson explains why he believes local public radio should be part of the conversation about saving local news.
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Organizing your research: A scientist’s tips for journalists
Maya Gosztyla, a Ph.D. candidate in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program at the University of California San Diego, provides an overview of literature mapping tools, RSS feeds, research management software and databases to help journalists organize their research.
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10 simple data errors that can ruin an investigation
Several data journalists discuss common data errors that have threatened or even ruined past investigative journalism projects. Read on to avoid these errors yourself.
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How they did it: Reuters reporters expose child labor abuses in the U.S. South
Three Reuters journalists discuss a recent investigation, which revealed how large corporations used migrant child labor for chicken processing and auto supply manufacturing.
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