11 questions journalists should ask about public opinion polls
Our new tip sheet outlines 11 questions journalists should ask to help them decide how to frame the findings of a public opinion poll — or cover them at all.
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Homicide in Brazil: What journalists should know
An overview of violence in Brazil to help international political reporters who are covering the October elections
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Fracking linked to increased rates of STIs
Fracking is linked to increased rates of sexually transmitted infections in Ohio, according to research published in March 2018 in PLoS ONE.
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How heat waves affect older people
To help reporters covering how heat waves affect the elderly, Journalist’s Resource has collected recent research on the subject.
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When it comes to the economy, bad news hits people harder than good news
Our personal well-being is more than twice as sensitive to economic decline as it is to economic growth, according to a new study.
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Stores market sugary drinks more heavily on days when SNAP benefits are issued
Stores market sugary drinks more heavily during Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit issuance days, according to a new study.
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Gardens at school might boost availability of vegetables at home
Having a garden at school might influence whether vegetables are available to children at home, a forthcoming study finds.
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Older teens less likely to think sexting would get them in trouble
Most youth know sexting involving minors is a crime, but older teenagers are less likely to think they’d get in trouble for sharing or receiving sexually suggestive images of themselves or other teens, new research finds.
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Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: What journalists need to know
As the threat of MDR TB and XDR TB continues to grow, Journalist’s Resource has gathered information for reporters looking to learn more about the global epidemic.
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Covering climate change: What reporters get wrong and how to get it right
Elizabeth Arnold explains how public apathy about climate change is partly journalists’ fault and offers tips to improve their coverage.
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