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Reporting

Covering rural America: What reporters get wrong and how to get it right

Chloe Reichel | May 14, 2018
Tips from Shorenstein fellow Sarah Smarsh on how reporters can improve their coverage of rural America.
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Government

Economic impact studies: Should journalists rely on them?

Denise-Marie Ordway | April 17, 2018
We offer tips and research to help journalists scrutinize economic impact studies for projects such as sports stadiums, tourist attractions and public universities.
Education

Dangers and impacts of college hazing: Research roundup

Denise-Marie Ordway | December 15, 2017
Collection of scholarly literature and reports that focus on the dangers and impacts of hazing, with a focus on hazing-related deaths and injuries among U.S. colleges and universities.
Public Health

Children left in hot cars: Data and research

Denise-Marie Ordway | June 19, 2017
This collection of research studies and reports looks at child deaths in hot vehicles, including how the conditions inside automobiles contribute to heat stroke and death.
Health Care

Crowdfunding to raise money for medical care: A collection of research

Denise-Marie Ordway | June 8, 2017
Millions of people have turned to crowdfunding platforms to raise money for medical care and stave off bankruptcy. This collection of research examines the trend from multiple angles.
Reporting

Property Taxes 101: A primer for journalists

Denise-Marie Ordway | April 26, 2017
This tip sheet offers basic tips and resources for journalists writing about property taxes.
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Criminal Justice

Crime and gender: A partial explanation for why men commit more crime

Denise-Marie Ordway | April 14, 2017
A lower resting heart rate partially explains why men commit more crime than women, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.
Public Health

Herbal and dietary supplements: A collection of research and resources

Denise-Marie Ordway | April 3, 2017
Journalist’s Resource has pulled together academic studies that look at dietary supplements from various angles, including usage rates, adverse health effects and marketing to teenagers.
News Media

How to tell good research from flawed research: 13 questions journalists should ask

Denise-Marie Ordway | March 21, 2017
Asking these questions can help journalists gauge the quality of a research study or report and avoid relying on flawed findings.
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News Media

Women in news: A collection of research

Denise-Marie Ordway | March 17, 2017
This collection of academic research focuses on gender in journalism -- women who work in journalism and how girls and women are portrayed by the news media.

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