Reporting on hot-button topics as a science writer: Lessons from abortion coverage
We share a video recording, resources, and tips from a recent CASW Connector Chat with an NPR reporter and a social scientist who studies abortion news coverage.
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Public financing of sports venues: 7 reporting tips from our webinar
The Journalist’s Resource and Econofact recently hosted a webinar featuring two sports economists and a journalist who covers sports venue financing. Watch the recording and read key tips and takeaways.
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How to cover academic research fraud and errors: 4 big takeaways from our webinar
Read on for great tips from Ivan Oransky, Elisabeth Bik and Jodi Cohen, three experts who have covered research misconduct or have hands-on experience monitoring or detecting it.
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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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When the world comes to your community: 7 tips for reporting on the local impacts of international trade
Want to turn a global trade story local but don’t know where to start? Looking for reliable data on supply chains? Keep reading for 7 tips from our webinar on international trade.
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Prioritizing mental health in the newsroom: 5 tips to get you started
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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Using academic research to do investigative journalism: 5 tips from our webinar
For those who couldn’t attend our recent training, here are some of the tips Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Neil Bedi, criminologist Rachel Lovell and I shared.
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‘Using Academic Research to Keep Politicians Honest’: A video training for journalists across beats
This recording of our 50-minute training session shows journalists how research can be a powerful tool for holding governments and politicians accountable and fighting disinformation.
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