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.
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Academic journals, journalists perpetuate misinformation in their handling of research retractions, a new study finds
Journals can take months to years to retract unreliable research. Journalists often fail to tell the public when scientific discoveries later are determined invalid or fraudulent, a new paper reveals. PLUS: 4 tips for tracking flawed research.
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Digital contact tracing and the coronavirus pandemic: 5 studies to know
Until there’s a vaccine for the new coronavirus, infectious disease professionals worldwide are turning to digital contact tracing tools to help stem the spread of COVID-19.
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Research-based tips for reporting on science research
Understand that terms that are now part of the common lexicon, such as “climate change,” or “gun control,” are the product of strategic framing.
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53% of journalists surveyed weren’t sure they could spot flawed research
We asked reporters, editors, journalism faculty and others for feedback on how they use our materials and how we can help improve journalism. Here are our survey results.
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Skydivers don’t need parachutes, scientists don’t actually find
A new study serves as an example for all journalists who swoop in and out of academic papers without much care.
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Covering health research? Choose your studies (and words) wisely
Many of the most popular news stories about health research include overstated findings or substantial inaccuracies, suggests a new study.
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In bleak funding climate, academics turn to crowds to finance research
The crowd has wisdom, sure, but it also has capital. Now academics are turning to crowdfunding to finance their research.
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Grant review that focuses on researcher credentials favors men
When research grant proposals are evaluated mainly on the credentials of the researcher, and not the proposal itself, there is a bias in favor of men.
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How to find an academic research paper
Looking for research on a particular topic? We’ll walk you through the steps we use here at Journalist’s Resource.
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