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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Mental health disparities in older LGBTQ+ populations: A research roundup
While resilient, older LGBTQ+ adults face significant health and mental health disparities compared with their cisgender, heterosexual counterparts, a growing body of research shows.
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Building student diversity without affirmative action in college admissions: Research on ‘race-neutral’ alternatives
We examine research on the effectiveness of the race-neutral strategies colleges are using to bring in more students of color amid a nationwide ban on affirmative action.
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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 to find facts and stories in civil court dockets: 7 tips from a whistleblower attorney
A former journalist turned whistleblower attorney shares tips for journalists looking to mine information from U.S. court dockets.
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Using ‘per capita’ to describe data: 4 things journalists need to know
An economist and a statistician help us explain the right and wrong ways to use ‘per capita’ to describe data related to economics, public health and other news topics.
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Research sheds light on the physical, mental and financial costs of nonfatal mass shooting injuries
A recent study examines an often overlooked aspect of mass shootings — and calls for a national registry of nonfatal mass shooting injuries.
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Solitary confinement in US prisons: A research-based primer
Estimates from academic and other sources suggest that on any given day there are tens of thousands of prisoners held in solitary confinement in the U.S. We explore the history and costs of the practice.
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The expanding role of Medicaid in US health care: A research roundup
To help journalists report on Medicaid, we’ve summarized a few studies that can inform reporters about key debates happening about this program.
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Hot tap water injures thousands of people in the US annually. An inexpensive device can help prevent these burns
Thermostatic mixing valves, which mix hot and cold water to deliver a specific temperature water to the tap, can prevent scald burns, but many older homes don’t have them.
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